Confirm authority
The estate trustee named in the will usually signs. If the home was not owned jointly, the buyer's lawyer will often require a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee before closing. The estate lawyer will confirm.
Protect the property
Tell the insurer the home is vacant. Keep the heat on in winter, check on the house regularly and collect the mail.
Clear and prepare
Family keepsakes first, then donations, then removal. A light clean and a few repairs can make a real difference in price.
Price and sell
Roger prepares a home value report the trustee can share with beneficiaries, so everyone sees how the price was set.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules change, so confirm details with the right professional.