How can I tell if a Probate case has Real estate in it?

[Jack D Grisez]

I recently started looking at probate cases in my local public records and ran into the problem of trying to find which cases had real estate being inherited. Can someone please help me figure out how when I look at a case if there is a potential deal there so I can create a list to mail to these people inheriting their loved ones property. Thank you all who answer!  

[Mark Pedroza]

@Jack D Grisez

The form you want to look at is Petition For Probate. On line 3.b) will read "Street address, city and county of decedent's residence at time of death."

Cross reference the address with the decedents name from the tax assessors office. If it's a match keep going to 3.c) "estimated value of the property of the estate."  Watch out for I.R.S., FTB and Medicare liens as these will have to be paid.

Then run your numbers.

On the same form (could be page 2) will be Listed in Attachment. This will show all persons who have  an interest in the estate property whether there's a will or no will.

The named PR (executor/administrator) will be your first point of contact. You can find their information on the Duties and Liabilities form with address and phone number. And if your lucky an e-mail address.

When you send your letter make sure your sympathetic, compassionate and sincere. 

@Kerry Baird I know exactly what you went through. And I also never received a We Buy Houses letter..