Estate & Probate
Thoughtful guidance through one of life's most complex transitions
We Understand What This Moment Is
Selling a home after a loss, on behalf of a parent, or as part of an estate or probate process is rarely about the house. It's about memory. It's about family. It's about holding a lot at once - grief, paperwork, siblings, timelines, taxes - while trying to make good decisions on behalf of someone else.
We approach these transactions differently because they are different. Pace matters. Privacy matters. The words we use matter. And so does the experience to move quickly and correctly when the legal, financial, and logistical pieces demand it.
Our role is to lighten what we can, explain what we must, and hold the rest with patience. You'll never feel rushed, and you'll never feel alone with a decision that shouldn't be made alone.
"...When it came time to sell my parents' house while living out of town, Allie and her team took care of every detail. They kept me up to date with emails, texts, and phone calls. Everything got done on time as promised. I could not recommend a better realtor!"
- Daniel Belknap
Client of Allie Martinez
April 2025
Complexity, Handled
Estate and probate sales sit at the intersection of real estate, law, accounting, and family dynamics. Each adds its own timeline and its own unknowns. We're prepared to coordinate alongside attorneys, CPAs, executors, trustees, and heirs so nothing falls through the cracks.
Probate & Court-Supervised Sales
We understand the rhythms of probate in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties - the disclosures, the timing, the language executors need to see in a listing agreement, and how to work cleanly alongside your attorney.
Trust & Estate Transitions
Whether a home is being sold from a living trust, distributed among heirs, or repositioned after a step-up in basis, we coordinate with trustees and tax professionals so the sale fits the broader estate plan.
Preparing a Longtime Home
Homes lived in for decades need a steady hand. We help decide what to keep, donate, discard, repair, or leave untouched - and we bring trusted estate sale, cleanout, and light-renovation partners so no family member has to do it alone.
Families Across Distance
When heirs live in different cities - or different countries - we become the consistent voice on the ground in Austin. Weekly updates, clear documentation, and respectful communication with every stakeholder.
Our Approach
1. A Private, Unhurried Conversation
We begin by listening. Where are you in the process? Who's involved? What's already been decided, and what's still open? There's no commitment to work with us, and no pressure to make decisions before you're ready.
2. A Clear Plan, in Plain Language
We map out the sale in steps you can share with family and advisors. Timelines, disclosures, expected costs, tax considerations to discuss with your CPA, and the decisions that need a real estate lens versus a legal one.
3. Preparing the Home with Care
We tailor prep to what the home and the family actually need - from a thoughtful refresh to a full pre-market renovation, or an "as-is" sale when that's the right call. Our vendor network is used to working gently around estate timelines and personal belongings.
4. Marketing with Discretion
Some families want maximum exposure. Others prefer a quieter, off-market or private-network approach. We build the marketing plan around what fits the family - not the other way around.
5. Closing, Coordinated Across Advisors
We work in lockstep with your attorney, CPA, title company, and any out-of-state heirs so signatures, disbursements, and reporting happen cleanly. You'll always know what's next, and you'll never be chasing us for an update.
Why Families Trust the Martinez Group
Steady Through the Hard Parts
These transactions can involve challenging family dynamics, complex title questions, or a home full of a lifetime of belongings. We meet each situation with patience, care, and without judgment.
Privacy, Handled with Care
We treat every detail with discretion. No pushy open houses when the family isn't ready, and sensitive information stays where it belongs.
A Professional Bench
We'll partner comfortably with your attorney and CPA, and we bring our own trusted contacts for senior move managers, cleanout services, insurance, and contractors familiar with vacant-home considerations.
Guidance You Can Lean On
You don't need to learn real estate to sell this home. You just need a team that will meet you where you are and carry the weight of the transaction so you can focus on your family.