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Estate & Probate: 85718 & 85750

Honoring the Legacy.
Managing the Details.

Selling a family home in the Catalina Foothills involves more than just a listing agreement. We help Executors and Trustees navigate the complexity of the sale.

A Different Kind of Sale

If you have recently lost a spouse or inherited a parent's home in District 16 (Catalina Foothills), real estate is likely the last thing you want to deal with. Yet, vacant homes in the desert require immediate attention.

Whether you are a surviving spouse looking to downsize from a large estate in Pima Canyon (85718), or an out-of-state executor managing a property in Ventana Canyon (85750), Oliver Realty acts as your compassionate project manager.

Immediate Property Protection

Vacant homes are vulnerable. Before we even talk about listing, we secure the asset.

  • Insurance Audit: Standard homeowner policies often cancel coverage if a home is vacant for 30+ days. We help you find "Vacant Home" policies.
  • Maintenance: We ensure the pool pump is running and landscaping is trimmed to deter vandalism.

Respectful Liquidation

30 years of memories is a lot to sort through. We have a specific process for "The Stuff."

  • Heirloom Shipment: We coordinate professional shipping for items going to family members.
  • Estate Sales: For the rest, we bring in top-tier estate sale companies who handle the pricing and sale of furniture, art, and jewelry.

Probate, Trusts, and Taxes

Do you have the legal authority to sign the listing agreement? It depends on how the title is held.

  • The Trust Sale: If the home is in a Trust, the "Successor Trustee" can usually sell immediately without court oversight.
  • The Probate Sale: If there is no trust, we may need to wait for "Letters Testamentary" from the Pima County court.
  • The "Step-Up" Basis: We provide retrospective CMAs (valuations) dated to the time of passing. This is crucial for your CPA to calculate your "Step-Up in Basis," which can save heirs tens of thousands in Capital Gains taxes.
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Case Study

The Remote Executor

We assisted three siblings living in California and Texas who inherited their parents' home in Skyline Bel Air (85718). The home was full of 40 years of possessions.

We managed the entire clean-out, coordinated a "preservation" remodel (paint/carpet) to maximize value, and sold the home for top dollar. The siblings never had to fly to Tucson during the process.

We Are Here to Help.

Whether you need a valuation for probate court or a full project manager for the sale, call us for a confidential consultation.