Probate attorney or probate home buyer? You may not need to choose.
If you’re searching for a probate attorney in St. Petersburg or Tampa because you inherited a house you plan to sell, there’s a simpler route. We buy the house, pay for the probate attorney, and handle the court filings and the closing as one process.
What you actually need when you inherit a house
Most people who search “probate attorney near me” after a death aren’t looking for a long legal relationship. They need three things: legal authority to sell, a buyer, and their share of the money. Hiring an attorney solves only the first one — and usually on your dime, with a retainer, before anything is sold.
Our model solves all three together. An independent Florida probate attorney still prepares and files everything (that part is required), but we pay for it, we coordinate it, and we are already the buyer when it’s done.
| Hiring a probate attorney yourself | Probate through 131 Cash Home Buyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal filings | Attorney you hire | Independent Florida probate attorney — paid by us |
| Your out-of-pocket cost | Retainer + filing + publication fees | $0 |
| Time until you can sell | Often quoted at months | Qualifying estates often 24–48 hours |
| Finding a buyer | Separate step — realtor, repairs, showings | Already done — we’re the buyer |
| Who sets the price and date | The market | You and the heirs |
When hiring your own attorney makes more sense
- You plan to keep the house or move into it
- The estate has significant other assets — investments, businesses, multiple properties — that need administering
- There’s a will contest or a serious family dispute
- The house is move-in ready, nobody needs money soon, and you want full retail price
If that’s you, a dedicated probate attorney is the right call, and we’ll tell you so.
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FAQ
Are you a probate law firm?
Can I use my own probate attorney?
Why would a buyer pay for probate?
Is it ever better to just hire an attorney and list the house?
131 Cash Home Buyers is a real estate investment company (the buyer), not a law firm. Probate filings are prepared and handled by an independent licensed Florida probate attorney who represents the estate. Timelines depend on the estate and the court, and not every estate qualifies for the fastest track. Nothing here is legal advice.