How Do I Sell an Inherited House Without Probate in Florida?

Most inherited Florida homes must go through some form of probate — but there are three legal paths that skip the full 8-12 month process. Here is which one might apply to you.

Path 1: Florida Homestead Automatic Transfer

If the deceased left a spouse or minor children AND the property was their Florida homestead, title can pass automatically outside probate. A homestead determination filing (30-60 days) confirms the transfer. Then heirs can sell freely.

Path 2: Revocable Living Trust

If your deceased family member set up a revocable trust and titled the property in the trust before death, the successor trustee can sell immediately — no probate at all. Check for trust documents before assuming probate is needed.

Path 3: Enhanced Life Estate (“Lady Bird”) Deed

Florida allows Enhanced Life Estate deeds (also called Lady Bird deeds) which pass property automatically to named beneficiaries at death, skipping probate entirely. If your family member executed one, you may already own the house — just need to record the death certificate.

Summary Administration (Faster Than Full Probate)

If none of the above applies but the estate qualifies (under $75K non-homestead OR death was 2+ years ago), Summary Administration takes 60-90 days instead of 8-12 months. Still technically probate, but much faster.

What to Do First

Get the deed and any trust or estate planning documents. A Florida real estate attorney can review in 30 minutes and tell you which path applies. Homeinc works with your attorney to structure the cash purchase so you close the moment authority is established.

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