Selling a house in probate triggers a few different tax issues, mainly around capital gains, property/transfer taxes, and possible estate tax. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. 1. Capital gains tax on the sale 2. Who reports the gain 3. Federal vs. Washington state taxes 4. Property taxes and transfer/recording taxes 5….
If you’re handling a loved one’s estate, you probably have a lot on your plate—and selling a house during probate can feel like one more big task added to the list. You’re not alone. Almost every seller going through this process asks the same questions at some point. Here’s what they want to know, and…
In Washington, a house with a mortgage still goes through probate, but the mortgage stays attached to the property until it is paid off or refinanced. The key idea is: probate changes who owns the house, not whether the loan exists. Big picture What usually happens Who is on the hook for the mortgage? If…