#01 Wholesaler Defeat
IAEA Full — $520k off-market → $665k MLS as-is
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#02 Multi-Heir Dispute
IAEA Limited — saved $45k+ partition
#03 Pasadena Hoarding
IAEA Full — stayed $1k/day fines; recovered $18k checks; +$130k net
#04 South LA Reverse Mtge
IAEA Full — HUD stay 6 days to sale; § 850 22-yr title cloud; saved $210k+ equity ($227k cash)
Full comparison
| Case Brief | Jurisdiction & Statutory Authority | Core Legal & Physical Complications | Specialist Intervention Strategy | Financial & Statutory Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #01 Wholesaler Buyout Defeat | LA Superior Court / IAEA Full Authority | Predatory $520k off-market offer; out-of-state executor; Form DE-160 valuation gap | 24-hr property audit, Keep/Donate/Trash sorting, open MLS launch & 14-offer bidding war | Closed $665k As-Is; +$115,000 Net Proceeds vs. Investor |
| #02 Multi-Heir Disagreement | Van Nuys / Mosk / IAEA Limited Authority | 4-way sibling dispute, occupant refusal of Probate Referee, partition lawsuit threat | Neutral multi-counsel reporting portal, court-approved relocation advance, court confirmation | 100% Unanimous Sign-Off; Saved $45k+ Partition Fees |
| #03 Pasadena Hoarding Crisis | Pasadena Court / IAEA Full Authority | Level 5 hoarding, $1k/day Pasadena code enforcement fines, imminent city abatement lien | 21-day code enforcement stay, hazmat clearing with document recovery, contractor MLS targeting | Zero Health Fines; Recovered $18k Checks; +$130k Net |
| #04 South LA Reverse Mortgage | Compton / Mosk / IAEA Full Authority | Reverse mortgage foreclosure sale in 14 days; 22-year unprobated grandparent title cloud | Emergency HUD stay (6 days to sale), Probate Code § 850 title petition, open MLS disposition | Foreclosure Rescinded; Saved $210k+ Heir Equity ($227k Cash) |
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- 24-Hour Valuations: Free Date-of-Death & As-Is Valuation Reports for court bonding & Form DE-160.
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- Foreclosure & Servicer Liaison: Direct legal department stays for matured reverse mortgages & default notices.
Court-Tested Fiduciary Protection
- Neutral Multi-Counsel Portals: Eliminates heir suspicion & litigation delays in contested estates.
- Court Confirmation Expertise: Overbid auction management at Stanley Mosk Courthouse for Limited Authority.
- Open MLS Maximum Yield: Fulfills strict fiduciary duties to maximize asset value for heirs & court accounting.
Related counsel materials
Probate Authority Case Study Packet · Attorney & Fiduciary Field Reference · All case studies
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Educational disclaimer
This leave-behind is educational only. It is not legal advice, not a guarantee of similar results, and not a solicitation for a specific property. Outcomes depend on authority, condition, market conditions, and counsel’s strategy. Bill Gross is a licensed California real estate broker (DRE #01022275) with eXp Realty of California, Inc. (DRE #01878277). He is not an attorney and is not a Probate Referee; he does not perform court Inventory & Appraisal (Form DE-160) valuations. Confirm authority, notice of proposed action requirements, court procedures, and tax consequences with the estate’s attorney and tax advisor.