Colorado Allows Selling During Probate
You don't need to wait for probate to close. Once you have Letters Testamentary from Douglas County District Court in Castle Rock, you typically have authority to sell the Larkspur property.
The Probate Process
Open Probate in Douglas County
File at Douglas County District Court in Castle Rock (about 15 miles from Larkspur). Most estates qualify for informal probate.
Get Letters Testamentary
This document proves your authority to sell on behalf of the estate. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks.
Address Property-Specific Issues
Larkspur properties often have well/septic systems that may need inspection. Water rights and easements should be documented.
Accept Offer & Close
With proper authority, you can accept offers and close. Title company handles the closing process.
Rural Property Considerations
Larkspur properties often have factors that affect sale:
- • Well inspection: Traditional buyers often require well testing
- • Septic inspection: System condition affects value significantly
- • Survey needs: Larger parcels may need boundary verification
- • Easements: Access roads and utility easements must be clear
- • Water rights: May be separate from land ownership
When we buy as-is, we handle these inspections and issues ourselves.
Selling Options
Traditional Sale
- • List with rural-specialist agent
- • Market to specific buyer pool
- • May take 90-180+ days
- • Well/septic inspections required
- • Buyer financing can be complex
Direct Sale to Us
- • No inspections required
- • Buy with well/septic issues
- • Close in 14-30 days
- • Cash purchase — no financing delays
- • We handle rural property complexities
Managing Larkspur Property During Probate
While You Wait to Sell:
- • Keep property secured (remote properties attract problems)
- • Maintain heating to prevent freeze damage
- • Address fire mitigation if in WUI zone
- • Keep access roads passable
- • Maintain basic utilities or properly winterize
Need to Sell a Larkspur Probate Property?
We buy rural properties as-is. No well tests, no septic inspections required.
Get Your Offer