Some probate properties in California don’t require court confirmation. Examples of probate properties in California that don’t require the court to confirm a sale can often include:

  • Trust Sales (can avoid probate altogether)
  • Probate properties where the Estate Executor/Administrator was granted “full independent powers” under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA).

Trust Sales in California

If the home is part of a trust, the property sale can close without court confirmation. These properties are sometimes thought of as probate properties by people, but trusts are often set up to entirely avoid the probate process. See, the trust is separate from the person’s other belongings. Trusts are their own legal entity. So, the property sale or transfer process can be quicker.

IAEA and Full Independent Powers

A California probate property sale can also go quicker if the Estate Administrator/Executor has full independent power under IAEA. They still need to send out a Notice of Proposed Action to all heirs, but the heirs generally only have 15 days to object to the sale. Generally, heirs want the process over quickly too, so they can move forward. With no objection, no court hearing is required.

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