A Commitment to Clarity & Support Throughout Your Probate Process
Deborah Rugley Wiley, Your Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
DRE #00919067 | Phone: (213) 814-4677 | Email Deborah Rugley Wiley
I care about the people I help with probate, and know that you may need extra time to process the passing of a family member or friend. I am committed to providing executors a proven successful compassionate approach that minimizes your stress and efforts, which makes the entire probate process work out well.
As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist(CPRES), I specialize in educating you on the current real estate market, making sure that you have taken all the appropriate and legal steps when decide to sell the property that is held in probate, and most importantly guiding you through every phase of the real estate transaction as I negotiate the price and terms that you and your family need.
A Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist receives special training to deal with the sale of properties that are in probate, and knows how a court confirmation probate sale works, how to sell real estate under a living trust and conservatorship, and any special probate rules regarding the sale of real property in your state.
Because of my CPRES training, I can be there for you every step of the way helping you with the sale of your loved one’s property. This means I help you with all the little and big details of probate property sales. From helping you to select and schedule the best service providers(ie professionals that can help you get the personal property sorted, handyman tasks, estate liquidators and appraisers, etc) all the way until the closing of the sale of the home.
What my clients say about me
I had to sell my Grandmother’s home. I interviewed 8 realtors and thought I had a decision made. received a call back from Deborah so out of courtesy I scheduled an interview with the mindset that this is just a formality. Deborah was CALM, Professional with a clear plan. SHE DIDNT THROW UP NUMBERS instead informed me that the market would dictate the price. SHE BLEW ME AWAY. I Choose her the next day. Deborah was always a phone call away always updated on progress. VIGORESLY searched for high-test price. this was a probate so there were many obstacles but we closed 2 days ago. FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART THANK YOU DEBORAH FOR GUIDING ME THRU THIS DIFFICULT PROCESS 5 STARS Gary P. I’m a retired attorney who needed to sell my father’s home as part of a probate, and thank goodness I found DeBorah to help out! DeBorah combines top-notch expertise with a delightful personality. She gives undivided attention to your property, and keeps you apprised of each development as you move toward escrow. If you call her with questions, she answers your calls promptly and provides the information you need. I thought it might take forever to sell my father’s home., but DeBorah thought the home was perfect for an investor, and she actually lined up a buyer on the first day the property was listed. When he unexpectedly developed cash flow problems, she instantly found a second buyer and the second escrow was able to close in ten days! DeBorah took all the stress of selling real estate out of the process, and could not have been more efficient and effective. I cannot recommend DeBorah more highly. She is truly a delight to work with, and she will get your property sold! Kelly M. I had the pleasure of listing a probate property with Deborah. She was very professional from the beginning to the close of escrow. She explained the process and made it easy to understand. She was never too busy to listen and call back. All questions and concerns were important to her. She knows her job and loves doing it because it shows in her work ethics. She is meticulous and made you feel as if you were her only client. She paid attention to the smallest of details and made sure every inch of the house was in top condition. She kept me informed every step of the process. If I have any real estate needs in the future, she will be the person I call. I don’t think there is anyone else that can come close or exceed her standards. She set the standards very high. Thank you Deborah Rugley-Wiley for a job well done. Billy E. This intuitive agent was unquestionably competent in dealing with our very complicated probate sale. What impressed me the most was her calm and professional demeanor throughout the entire process, especially with the probate legal counsel. She was extremely diligent in this regard as I needed someone of her caliber to “trouble shoot” and facilitate the sale in a timely manner in accordance with court ordered requirements. She also was a savvy and effective negotiator with various tradesmen for work related to FHA lending requirements for the buyer. I was kept informed of all her actions on behalf of the estate which allowed me to focus on other equally important family matters. As such, Ms. Rugley-Wiley, with her skill and experience, helped keep my sanity in an otherwise highly stressful family real estate situation. She’s unsurpassed in her field and I recommend her with the highest regard. Julian W. Deborah was my real estate agent for the sale of a probate property. I was exceptionally pleased with her knowledge of procedures to ensure the sale would be court approved. She is professional, kept me updated frequently on how things were going. She even went to court trying very hard to get sale confirmed in order for buyers to acquire property soon as legally possible. She worked with another agent successfully who represented the buyers. I recommend her highly. She gets the job done. Michael K. Deborah was so helpful and kind. She was very understanding of my probate and family situation and went above and beyond to help me out with issues that arose. She is very on top of things and communicates well and often. I highly recommend her. Noram E. I could not have asked for a better Real Estate agent to sell my brother’s home in Los Angeles. She was selected over two other agents, one of whom I had dealt with in a previous home sale. After a brief interview with Deborah it was clear that she was by far the best choice…the only choice. Deborah is extremely professional, very knowledgeable and has a wonderful personality. Her unassuming but confident approach was very refreshing. She guided us through the process with ease, from start to finish, making this one of the fastest home sale that I have ever been involved in. I would highly recommend her to anyone in the market to buy or sell their home. She will definitely represent your interest extremely well. Beverly L.
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A Real Estate Agent Your Attorney Will Value & Appreciate
Your attorney and your CPRES real estate agent are your most important resources to lead, guide, and protect you as a probate executor. I personally meet with your attorney to review all purchase offer contracts that come in on the property held in the probate estate. Most agents do not do this, but it is important to me to make sure that your attorney and I are aligned so that they know I am doing my part to lead, guide and protect you.
Email Deborah: probatetoday@gmail.com
Making Things Easier For You As A Probate Executor
By giving you access to the best team of professional service providers, you do not have to go and search out and interview multiple people and risk receiving poor service.
It has taken me many years to develop and offer you the absolute best network of service providers to help assist you as you navigate the probate process. In addition to helping to give you clarity in dealing the most common probate challenges, I can also help you secure the services of competent professionals, some of these include:
Probate Attorney
A good probate attorney will help you through the legal process of handling the decedent’s estate. For those who died testate – with a will – a probate attorney will help you distribute assets to the proper person, and will help you with paying the estate debts. If the decedent died intestate – without a will – it’s a good idea to retain a probate attorney if the decedent had retirement accounts, bank accounts or real estate.
CPRES Real Estate Agent
The probate process is complex, and selling a home can be difficult, but when you put the two together it can be a very stressful experience. A Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) receives special training to deal with the sale of properties that are in probate. CPRES agents understand the probate process, know how a home is sold in probate, how court confirmation probate sales work, and any special probate rules regarding the sale of real property in your state.
Accountants, CPAs, and Tax Attorneys
A tax attorney will also be able to help you with estate taxes that may be due when you file the decedent’s final tax return. Accountants, tax attorneys and probate attorneys will also help you with retirement accounts, investments and other accounts that need to be distributed. In some cases, the executor or administrator may be held responsible for unpaid taxes, so you’ll need to ensure that the estate pays all of the necessary local, state and federal taxes that are associated with the decedent’s death.
Appraisal, Liquidation and Property Care
Real Estate Opinion of Value Letter: Often requested by accountants, establishes home value at time of passing, this is also known as a PCMA, a Probate Comparative Market Analysis and should be done by a CPRES agent.
Real Estate Appraiser: A licensed home appraiser gives a full appraisal.
Personal Property Appraiser: Appraises the decedent’s personal property.
Personal Property Estate Liquidator: Takes care of selling and or donating decedent’s personal property.
Property Care & Support: Handymen, electrician, plumber, roofer, pest control, property manager, landscaper, trash hauler – all these service providers and others can be provided by your CPRES real estate agent.
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Deborah Rugley Wiley: (213) 814-4677 | Email Deborah