Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: probate

It depends--if there's a court hearing to confirm the sale, it's usually open for overbids. If it's just a mailed notice saying "notice of proposed action," there's no court confirmation hearing required unless a beneficiary objects.

If you plan to overbid at the hearing, check with the estate's attorney for the requirements first, as you'll need to show up with the ability to make a down payment and agree to the contract terms there at the hearing.