10 Special Needs: of Dealing with Probate Real Estate

1. Executors or control persons are often located out of town.
   
2. Estate attorney may be hard contact or communicate with.
   
3. Time delays due to court / executor / trustee approval process.
   
4. Unoccupied residence may not “show well”.
   
5. Valuable personal property must be properly secured.
   
6. Household items must be properly allocated or disposed & records kept.
   
7. Importance of accurate, independent and objective appraisals.
   
8. Importance of having an; insurance, security and housekeeping / maintenance plan.
   
9. Multiple beneficiaries increase the likelihood of family disputes.
   
10. Emotional strain on family; grief, emotional paralysis and guilt associated with disposing of loved ones property.