Most families don't know that a probate filing makes their address, phone number, and assets public record — and that investors start calling within 48 hours.
Free 15-minute consultationA short walkthrough of what happens when a probate petition is filed and how data brokers find you.
The moment a probate petition is filed, personal information becomes publicly accessible — and the calls begin.
The petition includes the deceased's address, heir names, your contact details, and a full asset inventory. All of this becomes a public document, accessible to anyone who requests it from the courthouse.
Professional investors, cash buyers, and data brokers scan probate filings daily. They extract names and addresses from court records and begin outreach within 48 hours of filing.
By the time most families meet with an attorney, their information has already been captured. The window between filing and exposure is measured in hours, not weeks.
In a free 15-minute call, I'll walk through the strategies that apply to your specific situation: your county, your court, and your timeline.
There are ways to limit what personal information appears in public filings — approaches that many attorneys do not raise unless asked. The options vary by county.
Routing public-facing contact through legal counsel creates a professional barrier between your family and the solicitors who target probate filings.
California offers programs that allow certain individuals to shield their residential address from public records — including property records that would otherwise reveal your location.
Not a generic checklist. I map out exactly what applies: your county's specific forms, your court's procedures, and the timing that matters before or after you file.
I'm a real estate agent, not an attorney. The strategies we discuss are real estate-focused privacy approaches that complement what your attorney handles. I will never suggest something that conflicts with legal counsel or court requirements.
The call is 15 minutes. I explain what's happening, what your options are, and what to ask your attorney. If it makes sense to work together later, that conversation is separate. No obligation either way.
A clear explanation of your options and a practical plan — no sales pressure.
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