UK
Probate sale
A probate sale is a sale by the executors or administrators of someone who has died. They can only sell once they have the authority to do so, and they often want a straightforward sale.
Also called Executor sale.
Who instructs you
The executors, not every member of the family who calls. Ask who has the grant, or whether a sale is being prepared before the grant. Beneficiaries may have strong views and no authority. Updates go to the people named on the instruction.
How you describe it
“Probate sale” on a listing can explain vacant possession and a wish for a clean deal. It is not a reason to imply the price is desperate, and it is not a reason to skip material facts about the building.
Questions
What does Probate sale mean?
A probate sale is a sale by the executors or administrators of someone who has died. They can only sell once they have the authority to do so, and they often want a straightforward sale.
General information for agency staff, not legal advice. Rules and local practice change. Check the official source before you rely on a definition in a client letter.