Can You Sell a Probate Property Without a Will in New Jersey?

If you're in New Jersey and have inherited a home without a will, you're likely asking:
“Can we sell this house if it wasn’t in a will?”

The answer is yes—but it’s a process called intestate probate and there are some important steps you’ll need to follow.

As a probate-certified and AI-Certified Realtor, I’ve helped many families navigate probate sales—even when no will is present. Let’s break it down.

⚖️ What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?
When someone passes away without a will, they are said to have died intestate. In New Jersey, the Surrogate’s Court appoints an administrator (instead of an executor) to handle the estate.

This administrator is usually a close family member and is responsible for:

Gathering all assets (including real estate)

Paying off debts and taxes

Distributing property according to NJ intestate succession laws

That means the estate will pass to heirs in a specific legal order: spouse, children, parents, siblings, etc.

🏡 Can You Sell the Probate Property?
Yes, but the administrator must:

Be formally appointed by the Surrogate’s Court

Get Letters of Administration, which give them the authority to manage the estate

Work with an experienced probate team to ensure proper valuation, marketing, and sale of the property

💡 If the home is part of an estate that owes debt or needs to be split among multiple heirs, a probate sale is often the best path forward.

📈 How I Help as a Probate Realtor
Navigating a probate sale without a will can feel confusing—but that’s where I step in.

As North Jersey’s first AI-Certified Probate Realtor, I:

Help coordinate with attorneys and the court

Provide a clear pricing strategy using AI-powered valuation tools

Handle all showings, negotiations, and paperwork

Ensure every step follows probate law—so you avoid delays or disputes

🧭 What to Do If You’re in This Situation
Contact a probate attorney to open the estate

Get appointed as the estate administrator

Reach out to a certified probate realtor (like me!) to start the home-selling process legally and efficiently

Selling a probate home without a will is absolutely possible—but it takes the right team to do it the right way.

📞 Call or DM Johnny Rodriguez—North Jersey’s AI-Certified Probate Realtor—for a private consultation on how to move forward with your probate sale, even if there’s no will in place.

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