Every property eventually becomes part of someone’s transition story.
The real question is whether that transition is handled strategically with planning and support, or whether it becomes a long and costly process.
WHAT WE DO
Property Coordination
For estates navigating court-supervised administration.
We coordinate the property matters, including:
• Property clean outs and vendor coordination
• Estate inventory support
• Ongoing property oversight
• Repair and preparation coordination
• Sale preparation and transition planning
Strategic Property Sales
For property sales that require timing, structure, or specialized coordination by a licensed broker.
We help families and fiduciaries think through:
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Upset bid and court-related sales
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Investor versus traditional sale options
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As-is versus repair-before-sale decisions
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Divorce or court-directed sale considerations
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Multi-property and portfolio decisions
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Timing, holding costs, and next steps
Trustees & Heirs
For trustees, heirs, and families managing property outside of court supervision.
We provide coordination and guidance around:
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• Sale versus rental analysis
• Valuation and pricing strategy
• Trustee property oversight
• Preparing inherited property for market
• Coordinating with attorneys, fiduciaries, and advisors.
Pre-Inheritance Planning
For attorneys and property owners planning ahead.
We provide coordination and support around:
• Transferring property into a trust
• Capital gains deferral strategy
• Primary residence exclusion planning
• Medicaid estate recovery exposure
• Senior relocation real estate planning
Our Approach
Who We Support
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Executors and personal representatives managing probate property
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Trustees overseeing non-probate real estate
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Heirs navigating inherited property decisions
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Property owners planning for future transfer
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Investors evaluating sale, exchange, or exit strategy
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Attorneys and advisors who need coordinated property support
Our Role
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Helping families prepare for attorney, CPA, lender, and advisor conversations
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Clarifying property options and next steps
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Coordinating vendors, documentation, and timelines
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Organizing the sale preparation process when a property may need to be sold
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Identifying holding costs, delay risks, and property oversight needs
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Supporting informed decisions before families spend money, lose time, or miss important options
What Our Clients Say
Families, fiduciaries, attorneys, and property owners come to Probate Property SOS when the property decision needs more than a simple checklist.
TESTIMONIALS
“Lakisha helped me with the sale of real estate belonging to a deceased person whose family I was helping as an attorney. That kind of judicial sale is not for the faint of heart, but Lakisha brought her paralegal hat to the table and kept it smooth for us."
Jeffrey L. Austin
"Being out of state, Lakisha was recommended to sell our inherited house by our estate lawyer. She responded quickly and explained the process to us over the phone. We had never sold a house before. She visited the property and came up with a plan to market the house that included aerial photography and a first weekend open house. She also had someone do the final cleanout of the house, which helped us immensely. Her positive, energetic personality was a great plus to her professionalism and resulted in a quick contract. We can't thank her enough for providing a rewarding experience. We highly recommend her as your real estate agent."
William Wagner
“Lakisha is very knowledgeable and responsive. It is a pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend her services."
Walter L. Turner III
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