Navigating Probate Litigation and Authority with Expert Attorney Mina Sirkin

Summary:

Probate litigator Mina Sirkin joins host Bill Gross to discuss the critical complexities of selling real estate within estates and trusts. The episode highlights the dangers of "jumping the gun" without verified court authority and the necessity of identifying all heirs and occupants before listing. Sirkin provides a deep dive into procedural differences between probate and trusts, such as timelines for the Notice of Proposed Action and the importance of early appraisals. Agents will learn tactical strategies for managing emotional family disputes and the value of maintaining detailed "index card" records for every case.