How do you sell a house if the owner has died?
Mia Phillips
Updated on March 12, 2026
The process of selling deceased estate property (NSW)
- Applying for the Grant to Probate; the home cannot be sold until this Grant has been issued.
- Having the deed put into their name so as to confer upon them the right to legally transfer the property.
- Obtain a property valuation.
Can I sell my deceased parents house without probate?
The answer to this question is yes, you can. Probate is needed in cases where the deceased was the sole owner of the property. However, you can’t complete the sale until you receive the probate. There are unique circumstances where the property may be soled without probate.
Do you need probate when someone dies?
There is no need for probate or letters of administration unless there are other assets that are not jointly owned. Probate or letters of administration will be needed so the personal representative can pass it whoever will inherit the share of the property, according to the will or the rules of intestacy.
Can a step-mother sell house if deceased father left?
Q: My father died nine years ago. In his Will he left his half of the house he bought with my step-mother to me. At the time I agreed she could continue living in the property but now she has announced that she is putting it up for sale and moving south.
What happens to your parents estate when you pass away?
The heirs aren’t the only parties interested in the dispensation of your parents’ estate. If they owed debts when they passed away, those creditors will need to be paid (see Step 5).
When did my mother leave the property to my brothers?
Q When my mother passed away in 2012, she left her property to me and my three brothers – the deeds have been changed accordingly. One of my brothers has lived in the property for around 25 years.
Can you sell a house inherited from your parents?
When you sell a house you’ve inherited from your parents, you’ll have a long to-do list in front of you. However, you can reduce some of the stress if you simply work through the process step-by-step: Let’s review each step in detail. We’ll take it slow. Selling your parent’s home?
