Selling an Inherited House in Taylorville, IL

Often, yes. An estate representative appointed to act independently can generally sell estate property without a separate court order if the sale follows the will and serves the estate's interests. If the will specifically leaves the house to someone, that person must give written consent for this sale. If the court supervises the estate, the sale may need probate-court permission. A valid transfer-on-death instrument may pass the house outside probate. The will and appointment papers help show who can sign.

For an independent-administration sale, the appointed estate representative can generally sign for the estate. If the will specifically leaves the house to someone, that person must give written consent. If the court supervises the estate, the sale may need probate-court permission. A valid transfer-on-death instrument may pass the house outside probate.

You can sell in the estate's name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. We can discuss what you want to keep and put in writing what will remain with the house.

Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.

For a taxable transfer, Illinois charges 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or part of $500. A county can add 25 cents for each $500, and some cities impose their own transfer taxes. Exemptions and the transaction's taxable value can change the amount. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Illinois state, county and city transfer taxes.