Selling a Family Home in Probate? Here's Exactly What to Expect — In Plain English.

A free 30-minute training for South Bay families navigating probate or trust real estate, hosted by a CAR Certified Probate & Trust Specialist. Watch instantly — no waiting for a scheduled date.

Losing a parent or family member is hard enough. Now you're also being asked to figure out probate court, personal representatives, court authority levels, and what happens to the house — usually while grieving, and usually with a family that has a dozen different questions.

You've probably already asked yourself:

  • Do we even need to go through probate?

  • How long is this actually going to take?

  • When can we sell the house — and when do we actually get paid?

  • What happens if my brother, sister, or other heirs don't agree?

If any of that sounds familiar, this webinar was built for you.

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What You'll Learn

In just 30 minutes, you'll walk away understanding:

  • What probate actually is - and whether your family's situation even requires it

  • The realistic timeline — what really happens in each phase, and why "12+ months" is normal, not a red flag

  • Full vs. Limited Authority — the one detail in your court documents that changes how the sale works

  • The most common complications — title issues, occupied homes, financial pressure — and how they get handled

  • Taxes in plain English — including the step-up in basis, which can significantly reduce what your family owes

This is educational, not a sales pitch. You'll leave with a clear picture of the process, whether or not you ever work with me.

Meet Your Host

Orleatha Smith

REALTOR® | CAR Certified Probate & Trust Specialist

DRE# 02195201

Orleatha is a South Bay REALTOR® with a background in biology education and corporate learning and development — which shows up in how she teaches, not just sells. She holds the CAR Certified Probate & Trust Specialist designation. She works regularly with probate attorneys, trustees, and personal representatives across Torrance, Gardena, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Harbor City, Lawndale, and Long Beach.

She has personally experienced both Probate and Trust sales within her own family, and seen how stressful they can be without the right team in place.

Training Details

📺 Format: Pre-recorded training, watch anytime

⏱ Length: 30 minutes

🔓 Access: Instant — right after you register

💵 Cost: Free

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Explore Our FAQs

Is this webinar only for people already in probate?

No. It's just as helpful if you're not sure whether probate applies to your situation, or if you're preparing in advance.

Will you be trying to sell me something?

No. This is educational. If it turns out you'd like help down the road, I'm here — but there's no obligation.

When can I watch this?

Right away. As soon as you register, you'll get instant access — watch it whenever works for you, pause and pick back up anytime.

Are you a probate attorney?

No. I'm a REALTOR® with specialized probate and trust training. For legal or tax questions specific to your case, I'll always point you to a qualified attorney or CPA.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Watch the free 30-minute training whenever it's convenient for you — no scheduled date, no waiting.

This training is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice