Probate · Estate · Inherited property
Estate property services for out-of-state heirs and executors
We secure the home, confirm whether it's vacant, document its condition, and handle the maintenance that prevents real damage while the estate is settled.
- Free initial consultation by phone or video
- Photo and video condition report within days
- Rekeys, lock changes and board-up through our own lock shop
- Repairs scoped by a licensed MA contractor
Property care for estates
Pick the level of help the estate needs
Flat-rate pricing, quoted after a free consultation. Every visit ends with photos and a written update.
Secure & Assess
- Entry and rekey
- Vacancy and occupancy check
- Utilities, heat and water status
- Full photo and video report
Best first step for any estate property.
Vacant Property Watch
- Scheduled interior and exterior checks
- Storm and freeze checks in winter
- Mail, snow and lawn coordination
- Photo log after every visit
For estates in probate, or homes sitting empty for months. Helps keep vacancy insurance in good standing.
Repairs & Readiness
- Board-up and emergency repairs
- Roof, gutter, heat and plumbing fixes
- Cleanout coordination
- Handled by a licensed MA contractor
When deferred maintenance threatens the property's value.
What we handle
Estate property services
Gaining entry
Non-destructive entry when keys are missing, with the personal representative's authority on file before we go in.
Securing the home
Check every door and window, lock up outbuildings, and confirm nothing is open to weather or trespass.
Vacancy check
Confirm whether the home is vacant or occupied, look for signs of unauthorized occupants, and note which utilities are on.
Photo and video report
Room-by-room photos and a walkthrough video so family far away can see exactly what's there.
Rekeys and lock changes
Rekey or replace locks so only the estate controls access. Keys go to you, your attorney, or both.
Board-up
Secure broken windows and doors quickly to protect the property and support any insurance claim.
Deferred maintenance
Roof leaks, gutters, failing heat, sump pumps and pest entry: the issues that cause real damage if left alone.
Winterization and recurring checks
Drain lines or keep heat on, and visit on a schedule through New England winters.
How an estate engagement works
From first call to a protected property
Consultation
We learn about the property, the estate's status, and who has authority to act.
Authority
We confirm the personal representative's Letters of Authority from the Probate and Family Court, or written authorization from the estate's attorney.
Secure and report
Entry, rekey, vacancy check and a full condition report, usually within the first week.
Protect and plan
Ongoing checks and repairs as needed. When the family is ready, we can make an as-is cash offer.
Guides for heirs and executors
Just inherited a house? Start here.
Plain-English answers to the first questions families ask, checked against Massachusetts sources.
Inherited a House in Massachusetts? Your First 30 Days
A practical first-month checklist for families who inherit a Massachusetts home: securing the house, insurance, utilities, the mortgage, paperwork, and when to call an estate attorney.
Read the guideGuideMassachusetts Probate for Out-of-State Heirs: A Plain-English Overview
How Massachusetts probate works when you inherit a house from out of state: voluntary administration, informal and formal probate, Letters of Authority, selling during probate, and estate taxes.
Read the guideGuideInherited a House in Massachusetts? Keep, Rent, List, or Sell As-Is
Compare your options for an inherited Massachusetts home: keeping it, renting it, listing it on the market, or selling as-is for cash, plus what to do when heirs disagree.
Read the guide