Probate Real Estate Blog

By Brandon Nelson
Certified Probate Realtor
COMPASS Realtor

Can A Beneficiary Also Serve as Executor in Washington? A Whatcom County Guide

Brandon Nelson 1/9/26 Brandon Nelson 1/9/26

Can A Beneficiary Also Serve as Executor in Washington? A Whatcom County Guide

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Whatcom County Small Estate Rules: When Probate Is Required and When It Isn’t

Brandon Nelson 1/7/26 Brandon Nelson 1/7/26

Whatcom County Small Estate Rules: When Probate Is Required and When It Isn’t

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Bypass Probate in Whatcom County with a Transfer on Death Deed, or Beneficiary Deed

Brandon Nelson 1/5/26 Brandon Nelson 1/5/26

Bypass Probate in Whatcom County with a Transfer on Death Deed, or Beneficiary Deed

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Probate Nightmares: What Famous Feuds Teach Bellingham and Whatcom County Families About Estate Planning

Brandon Nelson 1/2/26 Brandon Nelson 1/2/26

Probate Nightmares: What Famous Feuds Teach Bellingham and Whatcom County Families About Estate Planning

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Special Administrators in Whatcom County Probate: When, Why, and How to Get One

Brandon Nelson 12/31/25 Brandon Nelson 12/31/25

Special Administrators in Whatcom County Probate: When, Why, and How to Get One

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How Long Does Probate Take in Whatcom County? Getting Letters Testamentary or Administration

Brandon Nelson 12/29/25 Brandon Nelson 12/29/25

How Long Does Probate Take in Whatcom County? Getting Letters Testamentary or Administration

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Heir to a House in Whatcom County? Here’s exactly what to do

Brandon Nelson 12/26/25 Brandon Nelson 12/26/25

Heir to a House in Whatcom County? Here’s exactly what to do

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A Family Member Just Died — What Do I Do With Their Whatcom County House? The First 48 Hours

Brandon Nelson 12/20/25 Brandon Nelson 12/20/25

A Family Member Just Died — What Do I Do With Their Whatcom County House? The First 48 Hours

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Court-Ordered Real Estate Sales in Whatcom County: Understanding Partition Actions and Referee Sales

Brandon Nelson 12/18/25 Brandon Nelson 12/18/25

Court-Ordered Real Estate Sales in Whatcom County: Understanding Partition Actions and Referee Sales

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Whatcom County Probate Real Estate: What Happens After Probate Is Granted

Brandon Nelson 12/16/25 Brandon Nelson 12/16/25

Whatcom County Probate Real Estate: What Happens After Probate Is Granted

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When Heirs Disagree: How to Keep a Probate or Trust Property Sale Moving in Whatcom County

Brandon Nelson 11/28/25 Brandon Nelson 11/28/25

When Heirs Disagree: How to Keep a Probate or Trust Property Sale Moving in Whatcom County

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How to Choose the Right Probate Real Estate Agent in Whatcom County

Brandon Nelson 11/26/25 Brandon Nelson 11/26/25

How to Choose the Right Probate Real Estate Agent in Whatcom County

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Can You Sell an Inherited House in Whatcom County Without Probate?

Brandon Nelson 11/21/25 Brandon Nelson 11/21/25

Can You Sell an Inherited House in Whatcom County Without Probate?

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TEDRA: Formally Settling Probate Disputes in Whatcom County

Brandon Nelson 11/19/25 Brandon Nelson 11/19/25

TEDRA: Formally Settling Probate Disputes in Whatcom County

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7 Myths About Probate in Washington (Whatcom County Edition)

Brandon Nelson 11/11/25 Brandon Nelson 11/11/25

7 Myths About Probate in Washington (Whatcom County Edition)

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Washington Ends ‘Probates for Profit’ Scam — Whatcom County Heirs Should Know Before Selling an Inherited Home

Brandon Nelson 11/7/25 Brandon Nelson 11/7/25

Washington Ends ‘Probates for Profit’ Scam — Whatcom County Heirs Should Know Before Selling an Inherited Home

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Selling an Inherited House in Bellingham or Whatcom County: Avoid these 5 Common, Expensive Mistakes

Brandon Nelson 11/2/25 Brandon Nelson 11/2/25

Selling an Inherited House in Bellingham or Whatcom County: Avoid these 5 Common, Expensive Mistakes

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What Families Are Saying About Working With Me on Probate and Estate Sales

Brandon Nelson 5/11/25 Brandon Nelson 5/11/25

What Families Are Saying About Working With Me on Probate and Estate Sales

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Probate & Estate Home Sales in Whatcom County: Answers to Your Most Common Questions

Brandon Nelson 5/8/25 Brandon Nelson 5/8/25

Probate & Estate Home Sales in Whatcom County: Answers to Your Most Common Questions

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What’s the Real Estate Market Like in Bellingham for Estate and Probate Sales?

Brandon Nelson 5/6/25 Brandon Nelson 5/6/25

What’s the Real Estate Market Like in Bellingham for Estate and Probate Sales?

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