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How to Sell a House in Probate in Florida

March 20, 202610 min read

Inheriting a property in Miami Lakes, Hialeah, or anywhere in Miami-Dade comes with emotional and legal complexity. If the deceased didn't leave the home in a living trust, you'll likely need to go through Florida probate before you can sell.

Here's how the process works and how a cash sale can simplify it dramatically.

Florida Probate Basics

  • Summary administration — for estates under $75,000 (excluding the homestead) or when the decedent died over 2 years ago. Faster and cheaper.
  • Formal administration — required for most larger Miami-Dade estates. Personal representative is appointed, creditors are noticed, and assets are managed.

Steps to Sell a Probate Home in Miami Lakes

  1. File the petition in Miami-Dade Probate Court (11th Judicial Circuit).
  2. Have the personal representative appointed and Letters of Administration issued.
  3. Get a property valuation — a cash buyer can provide a written offer for free.
  4. Petition the court for authority to sell (or operate under independent powers granted in the will).
  5. Sign contract, close at a Miami-Dade title company, and disburse proceeds per the will.

Why Cash Buyers Are Ideal for Probate

  • No need to clean out the house — we buy with contents included.
  • No need to make repairs to a home you may not have lived in for years.
  • One buyer, one closing — no multiple showings or financing fall-throughs.
  • Flexible timeline that matches probate court delays.

Get an Offer on Your Inherited Miami Lakes Home

Visit Sell Inherited House Fast for our full probate process, or contact us for a no-obligation written cash offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell a Miami-Dade probate house before probate closes?

Yes. Once the personal representative is appointed and Letters of Administration issued, the home can be sold with court approval. A cash buyer can wait for the order and close immediately after.

What's the difference between formal and summary administration in Florida?

Summary administration is faster (often 2–4 months) for estates under $75,000 or where the decedent has been deceased over two years. Formal administration is required for larger estates and typically takes 6–12 months in Miami-Dade.

Does the buyer have to wait for probate to finish?

No. Cash buyers regularly enter contracts contingent on court approval, which the personal representative obtains as part of the administration.

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