Preventing Home Foreclosure Steps

Summary

If a deceased parents home is at risk of foreclosure, obtain death certificates and estate documents, and file for probate to gain legal authority. Request a foreclosure delay from the lender and seek temporary court authority for urgent matters. Consult a probate attorney for guidance.

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What happens if the house goes into foreclosure before I can be named executor of the estate by a probate court? The court takes at least four months before I can get legal authority
If the house goes into foreclosure before you are named executor, you might still have options to delay the foreclosure:
- Request a foreclosure delay from the lender.
- Ask the court for temporary authority to handle urgent matters.
- Seek assistance from a probate attorney.
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