The first month is usually about authority, access, safety, insurance, bills, records, and communication - not rushing into a sale decision. Use this checklist to build one reliable property file and identify what needs professional confirmation.
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The first month is usually about authority, access, safety, insurance, bills, records, and communication - not rushing into a sale decision. Use this checklist to build one reliable property file and identify what needs professional confirmation.
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Record who has keys and who is entering the property. Forward or secure mail without discarding notices. Check heat, water, electricity, leaks, alarms, pets, food, and immediate hazards.
Contact the county Surrogate or estate attorney about the correct probate path. List heirs, beneficiaries, occupants, tenants, caregivers, and anyone claiming an interest. Ask insurers and servicers what proof of authority they require before discussing the account.
Order or locate deed, survey, title policy, permits, leases, service contracts, and repair records. Check the municipality for open permits, property maintenance notices, and resale requirements. Identify liens, tax-sale certificates, judgments, utility balances, and association balances for professional review.
Confirm who can sign and whether every required party is available. Compare keeping, listing, direct as-is sale, buyout, refinance where available, or other counsel-approved paths. Calculate expected net after repairs, commission, cleanout, carrying costs, debt, taxes, and time.
Confirm current requirements for the specific property with the responsible office and qualified professionals.
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A property sale is only one part of estate administration. This checklist helps separate authority, title, property condition, debts, beneficiaries, contract decisions, and closing records so the executor can coordinate the right professionals and preserve a clear file.
Vacancy changes risk quickly. Use this checklist to assign responsibility for access, insurance, utilities, weather, maintenance, mail, municipal notices, and documented inspections while the property decision is being made.
Redemption figures and deadlines must come from the proper municipal, title, court, or legal source. This checklist helps collect the documents and proof needed to understand the certificate, obtain current figures, document payment, and coordinate professional review.
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