Estates · Probate · Heirs
Sell my inherited land in Texas
Settling an estate is hard enough. We make the land part simple: one fair cash offer, no repairs, and a closing timeline that fits your family and your attorney.
- No commissions, no fees, no repairs
- Written cash offer, no obligation
- You pick the closing date
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Takes about 60 seconds. No cost, no pressure.
- Cash or flexible termsNo bank approval, no financing contingency
- Title company closingLicensed Texas title handles it
- $0 fees or commissionsThe offer is what you receive
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- Texas-based buyerTexas landowners and families
Why families choose to sell inherited land
- The property is far from where the heirs live and nobody wants to manage it
- Several heirs, different goals, and no one wants to be the landlord
- Property taxes, insurance and upkeep are draining the estate
- The land is overgrown, vacant, or has an old house or barn that needs work
- The estate needs cash to pay debts or divide fairly among heirs
What has to happen first in Texas
Who can sell depends on how the property passes. The common routes:
| Situation | Who can sign the deed |
|---|---|
| Will probated with an executor | The executor, under letters testamentary (often with independent administration) |
| Will probated as a muniment of title | The heirs named in the will, once the court admits it as a muniment of title |
| No will, administration opened | The court-appointed administrator, within the court's rules |
| No will, heirship determined | All heirs named in the judgment, together |
Not sure which applies? A Texas probate attorney can tell you in a short consultation. Read more in our guides to selling probate property and selling heir property.
Family land carries memories. Selling it does not mean erasing them. We take time to understand what matters to you, whether that is a quiet sale, a fair split among siblings, or a closing date that follows the court calendar.
How a direct sale of inherited land works
- Talk with us. Tell us about the property and where you are in probate. No pressure and no cost.
- We research the land. County records, deed, taxes, access, floodplain and minerals.
- You get a written cash offer. Share it with your attorney and the other heirs.
- Align the dates. We can sign now and close after letters are issued, or wait until the estate is ready.
- Close at a Texas title company, which pays any back taxes or liens and distributes the proceeds.
Problems with inherited land that we routinely handle
- Unpaid property taxes. Paid from the proceeds at closing.
- No recorded probate or old heirship. We work alongside your attorney on the cleanup path.
- Old houses, barns and debris. We buy as-is.
- Severed minerals or old leases. We check and explain what transfers.
- Boundary and access questions. We review the survey and deeds.
Taxes on inherited land, in plain English
Texas has no state income tax and no state inheritance or estate tax. Federally, inherited property typically gets a "stepped-up" basis equal to its value at the date of death, so selling soon after often produces little taxable gain. Details vary, so confirm with a CPA. If the land has an agricultural valuation, a change of use can trigger rollback tax for up to three prior years plus interest.
What if the heirs cannot agree?
All owners must agree to sell, or a court must authorize it. If one co-owner refuses, the others may have the right to ask a court to partition the land or force a sale, but Texas law gives protections to heirs property owners, including rights to buy out a co-owner at an appraised value. Talk with an attorney before you start. See selling heirs property in Texas for more.
What does a good buyer do for an estate?
A good buyer works with your attorney and the title company rather than around them. We wait for the probate or heirship step to be complete before closing. We explain our price and give you time to think. We can pay off back taxes and liens at closing so the estate does not need cash up front. We can set a closing date that fits the family, including around holidays and travel.
Not sure where to start? Send us the address or tax account number and the name of the owner who passed away. We check the records and tell you what we see, at no cost.
We are a property buyer, not a law firm or tax advisor. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Please consult a Texas probate attorney and a CPA about your specific situation.
Cash is simple. Some land needs more than that.
We buy for cash when that works. When a deal needs it, we get creative: owner-financed purchases, notes, partnerships and development.
Cash offer
A written offer within 24 hours. Closing typically takes 7 to 30 days, or on the date you choose. No commissions or fees.
Owner financing and notes
Want a down payment and payments over time? We can buy your land on owner-financed terms, and we can talk about buying an owner-financed note you hold.
Partnerships and entitlement
Land with development potential? We partner with landowners, buy entitled land and take properties through entitlement.
There is no one-size-fits-all land deal. Each one can have its own lenders, financials and offers, so contact us for details.
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Common questions
Can I sell inherited land in Texas before probate is finished?
Generally not. The person signing needs legal authority, such as an executor or administrator with letters testamentary or administration, or clear title through a muniment of title or heirship order. We work with your probate attorney and the title company so the sale closes cleanly.
Is there a deadline to probate a will in Texas?
A will generally must be offered for probate within four years of the owner's death, though there are exceptions. If a will was never probated, talk to a Texas probate attorney soon.
What if there was no will?
Then Texas intestacy rules decide who inherits, and heirship is typically established through a court determination. Heirs then sell together. See our heir property guide.
Do I owe tax when I sell inherited land?
Texas has no state inheritance or estate tax and no state income tax. Federally, inherited property often receives a stepped-up tax basis at the date of death, which can mean little or no taxable gain if you sell soon after. A CPA can confirm your numbers.
Can I sell if I live out of state?
Yes. Signing can be done through a mobile notary, remote online notarization or the title company's local office, so you rarely need to travel to Texas.
What if several heirs disagree about selling?
A sale generally needs all owners to agree and sign. A single clear offer makes agreement easier, and if one owner will not sell, a partition action is a legal option to discuss with an attorney.
Do I have to clean out or repair the inherited property?
No. We buy as-is, including cluttered, overgrown or damaged property.
Do I pay capital gains on inherited land?
Often little or none if you sell soon after at a similar value, because of the stepped-up basis. Confirm with a CPA.
What if the land has back taxes?
We can pay delinquent taxes and liens at closing from the proceeds if the price covers them.
What if I do not know where the land is?
Send us the name of the deceased owner and the county. We can search records and help you find the parcel.
Do all the heirs have to sign?
Yes, unless an executor or administrator has authority to sell on behalf of the estate. The title company will tell you who must sign.
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