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Wondering if now is the time to sell your home? You’re not alone. For many homeowners, deciding to sell isn’t just about the market — it’s about life. Maybe your family has grown. Maybe you’re ready to downsize. Maybe you’re holding onto a home that no longer serves your lifestyle or goals.
Top 10 Probate FAQs Every Executor or Family Member Should Know
Probate can feel overwhelming, especially when it arrives alongside grief. Whether you’re an executor, family member, or curious about planning ahead, this guide answers the most common probate questions with clarity and compassion.
Estate Inventory in Probate and Why Does It Matter
When someone passes away, the responsibility of settling their financial affairs and distributing their property typically falls to a personal representative (also called an executor). If the estate goes through probate, that person must create and submit a complete inventory of the deceased’s assets and debts to the court.
How to Prepare Your Estate for Probate Before You Pass Away
Thinking ahead about probate isn’t morbid — it’s generous. Preparing your estate while you’re still alive is one of the most impactful things you can do for your loved ones. It gives clarity in a time of grief, reduces legal stress, and helps protect the legacy you’ve worked hard to build.
Should You Buy a Probate Property?
Probate real estate can offer serious value — if you’re prepared for the process. For buyers who are patient and well-informed, purchasing a probate home can be an incredible opportunity. But it comes with unique risks, longer timelines, and legal complexities that make guidance essential.
Navigating Probate
Handling the emotional and logistical complexities of probate or other major life transitions can be overwhelming. Whether you’re managing the estate of a loved one, navigating a divorce, or assisting an elder in downsizing, having an experienced professional to guide you through the process can make all the difference.
What Is Probate
Probate 101. Most people only encounter probate when they’ve lost a loved one or are helping someone else navigate the aftermath. Whether you’re facing a probate situation now or planning ahead for your own estate, a basic understanding of this legal process can help you feel more prepared and less overwhelmed.
411 Probate
Probate is the legal process that ensures a deceased person’s assets are distributed according to their will or state law. This process involves verifying the will, appointing an executor, settling debts, and distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries. While essential, probate can often feel complex and overwhelming, especially during emotionally challenging times.
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Mary Boisselle, CPRES
Residential Real Estate Broker & Certified Probate Specialist
Serving Seattle, the Eastside, and Surrounding Communities
Mary Boisselle has spent over 20 years helping buyers, sellers, and families navigate Washington's real estate market, including the complexities of probate and estate transitions. Her background in startups and business operations gives her a sharp eye for contracts, legal details, and the fine print that can make or break a transaction.
As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), she brings hands-on experience to situations that require precision, patience, and care. She is affiliated with Keller Williams Greater Seattle, part of Keller Williams Realty — the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count.
Her clients include first-time buyers, downsizers, investors, and personal representatives managing inherited property. Whether the situation is straightforward or complicated by probate court, family dynamics, or tight timelines, Mary handles the details so you don't have to.
If you're looking for someone who knows the Greater Seattle market, communicates clearly, and treats your transaction like it matters, reach out. No pressure, just honest guidance.
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