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How to sell a parent’s house after they pass away in Illinois

A plain walk through the first thirty days: who has legal authority to sell, what you can begin before probate finishes, and what can safely wait.

Probate & Estates

Do you need probate to sell an inherited house in Illinois?

When the court is required, when it is not, and how many weeks it realistically adds to a sale. 6 min read

Moving Into Care

What happens to the house when a parent moves into assisted living?

Timing a sale around a move, and what to do with the home while the family decides. 5 min read

Family

When siblings disagree about selling the family home

Four deadlocks that come up again and again, and the conversations that break them. 7 min read

Selling As-Is

Should you repair a parent's home before selling it?

Which repairs pay for themselves, and which are money you will never see again. 6 min read

Timelines

How long does it take to sell an inherited home in Chicagoland?

A realistic week-by-week timeline from the first phone call to closing day. 4 min read

Clearing Out

Estate sale, donation, or clear-out: what to do with what is left

What each option costs, how long it takes, and how families usually decide. 8 min read

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