Question 1

Who is TitleQuest Pro?

Accepted Answer

We're a curative title company based in Bozeman, Montana, working primarily in Texas and Montana. We buy partial heir interests, tax-lawsuit properties, and clouded-title homes from heirs who want a way out, not a marketing pitch.

Question 2

How do you buy a property if my siblings won't agree to sell?

Accepted Answer

We buy your share, not the whole property. Your fractional interest is your own legal interest. You sell that. We work with the remaining heirs separately. You don't have to convince anyone.

Question 3

Do you buy houses in any condition?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vacant, occupied, tenant-damaged, hoarder situations, structural problems. We don't ask you to clean it out or fix it up. We close on it as it stands.

Question 4

Do all heirs have to agree to sell the property?

Accepted Answer

No. Your share is yours to sell on its own. We buy partial heir interests and work with the rest of the family separately, on their own timeline.

Question 5

Can you buy a house that is still in probate?

Accepted Answer

Usually, yes. Depending on the state and the estate status, we can often buy before probate closes or help get the right filing in place first. We review the title and tell you exactly what your situation needs.

Question 6

What does this cost me?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. We pay all closing costs, including title search, document preparation, recording fees, and any back taxes owed. You receive a check at closing.

Question 7

What if there are back property taxes owed?

Accepted Answer

Back taxes get paid at closing as part of our standard process. The county gets paid out of the proceeds before they reach you. You don't write a check.

Question 8

Will I owe capital gains tax when I sell?

Accepted Answer

Inherited property typically receives a stepped-up basis to fair market value on the date of death, which can dramatically reduce capital gains. Talk to a CPA about your situation.

Question 9

What happens to the back taxes when you buy?

Accepted Answer

They get paid out of closing. You do not write a check; the back taxes, penalties, and fees come out of the purchase funds before you are paid the rest.

Question 10

Does inherited property get a stepped-up basis?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes. For federal taxes, inherited property typically gets a basis stepped up to its value at the date of death, which can sharply reduce capital gains when you sell. Confirm your numbers with a CPA.

Question 11

Are you a law firm?

Accepted Answer

No. We're a real estate company. We don't give legal advice. We work alongside curative title attorneys in Texas and Montana, and you're always free to bring in your own lawyer to review documents.

Question 12

Do I need probate to sell?

Accepted Answer

Not always. Texas has several alternatives including Affidavit of Heirship and Muniment of Title. Montana uses the Uniform Probate Code with informal and summary options. We figure out which path fits and tell you.

Question 13

What is the Texas Heirs Property Act?

Accepted Answer

Texas adopted the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act in 2017. It gives co-heirs more protections when one heir tries to force a partition sale. We structure our partial-interest offers around it.

Question 14

What is an Affidavit of Heirship?

Accepted Answer

A recorded sworn statement that identifies a deceased owner's heirs. In Texas it is a common way to establish ownership when no probate was filed. It does not fix everything, but it is often the first step to clearing title.

Question 15

Does an Affidavit of Heirship transfer title?

Accepted Answer

Not by itself. It documents who the heirs are; title vests through the heirs under state law. Title companies often rely on it after it has been on record. We handle this analysis as part of our review.

Question 16

How long does the whole process take?

Accepted Answer

From your reach-out, the written offer typically lands within 48 hours of our title review. Closing then takes 30 to 90 days depending on the title work. We don't promise '7 days' because that's almost always a lie.

Question 17

What if I want to take time to think?

Accepted Answer

Take it. The written offer stays good. Sellers commonly sit on offers for weeks. There's no pressure and no countdown clock.

Question 18

Do I have to be in Texas or Montana to sell?

Accepted Answer

No. Most of our sellers don't live where the property sits. You sign documents remotely with a notary. Proceeds come to you by wire or check.

Question 19

Can I sell my deceased parents' house without probate?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Texas has alternatives like the Affidavit of Heirship and Muniment of Title; Montana has informal probate and heirship determinations. We pull the records and tell you which route fits.

Question 20

How fast can you close?

Accepted Answer

Once you accept the written offer, we typically purchase within a few days. Title complications can add time, but that work is ours to do, not yours.

Question 21

Do I pay any fees or commissions?

Accepted Answer

No. We are buyers, not agents. There is no commission, and we cover standard closing costs and the title work. The offer we make is the amount you receive, minus anything owed on the property itself, like back taxes, which we lay out in writing before you sign anything.

Question 22

How fast can we close?

Accepted Answer

Once we agree on terms, most straightforward purchases close within a few weeks. If the title needs curative work, probate research, or an affidavit of heirship, it can take longer, but that work is exactly what we do, and we handle it at our cost.

Question 23

Do all the heirs have to agree before I can sell my share?

Accepted Answer

No. In both Texas and Montana you can sell your undivided interest in inherited property without the other heirs' permission. We buy partial shares regularly. Your relatives keep their shares; nothing changes for them except who they co-own with.

Question 24

What do I need to get started?

Accepted Answer

Just tell us about the property: the address, roughly how it came to you, and any paperwork you have, even if it is incomplete. A deed, a tax notice, or a probate document helps, but we can start from as little as an address and a name.

Frequently asked questions.

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