If a Florida home was titled in a revocable living trust, selling it after the owner’s death is usually far simpler than selling a home stuck in probate. This is one of the biggest practical benefits of a living trust.
No probate required
Because the trust—not the deceased individual—owns the home, the property does not have to pass through probate before it can be sold. The successor trustee named in the trust has the authority to list and sell it, following the trust’s instructions.
The typical steps
- The successor trustee provides a certification of trust to prove their authority to the title company and buyer
- The trustee ensures the title is marketable and handles the closing like any other sale
- Sale proceeds go back into the trust and are distributed to the beneficiaries under its terms
Faster and more private
Compared with a probate sale, a trust sale is usually quicker, more private, and less costly—there is no court supervision or public filing. If you are a successor trustee preparing to sell trust property, an attorney can confirm your authority and make sure the closing is done right.