Out-of-state executor · Multi-property estate
Managing a Complex Multi-Property Estate from Across the Country
The Situation
When John’s brother passed away in Austin, he left behind a complicated estate that included two houses next door to each other, a plumbing warehouse, and an office belonging to the decedent’s business. John lived in New York and was unable to come to Austin to handle what was needed.
The home his brother had lived in was still full of personal belongings including several vehicles. The house next door had a tenant in place without a lease agreement, and the plumbing warehouse was filled with work trucks and inventory. The scope of work involved in addressing both the real and personal property would have required hundreds of hours to complete.
The Challenge
The combination of multiple property types, tenant management, and valuable business assets created a complex situation. Without someone local who could coordinate and manage each piece, John risked delays, loss of value, and significant logistical headaches. Most importantly, John wanted to bring closure to the long ordeal of the probate process.
The Solution
I became John’s boots on the ground in Austin, overseeing every step of the process:
- Coordinating the removal, storage, or sale of personal property and vehicles from the residence with trusted vendors
- Managing the tenant situation in the second house and preparing it for sale
- Securing and inventorying assets in the plumbing warehouse, including work trucks and materials
- Marketing each property strategically to reach the right type of buyers for maximum value
- Handling all local logistics so John could manage the estate confidently from New York
The Outcome
All properties and assets were handled efficiently, with each sale or transition completed in a way that preserved the estate’s value. John was able to fulfill his role as executor, bring closure to the estate, and avoid the expense and disruption of repeated cross-country travel.