For Newspaper select The Record Reporter.This is the heading that you would research: Notice of Hearing on Petition for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative of an Estate.From is the date range that you can change from today to prior 30-45-90 days.This is a free webpage and no need to purchase probate leads.

@Mike Stadel Did you research this at all online??

Oh, the joys of online communication!

On a 1099-R, Box 1 for "Gross distribution" is basically "income" on Line 15a of the 1040, right?

My wife wants to sell the house this summer/fall, as the furnace problem won't be nearly as big of an issue for most people compared to selling it closer to the shutoff date. 

But if you want a link to online calculators, here's one from Bankrate - which can give you a rough idea anyway.  

The best rates are companies that don't have many branches and basically do their business online web based.

Before the auction date (first Tuesday of the month), I've seen lenders advertise to see the home, so you may be able to inspect the property during this time. 

Appreciation may surprise you and a local credit union here in NC will even do a free online appraisal and totally skip the actual fee based appraisal but charge you a higher insterest rate.

Widespread access to high speed internet, the "gig" economy and online business opportunity have revolutionized work, but is it done?