Episode 9 - The Real Impact of Probate Delays, Frozen Accounts, and Authority Issues in Real Estate

In this episode of the Texas Probate Real Estate Podcast, host Jeremy Kritt, a licensed Texas real estate broker specializing in probate property sales, talks with Drea Haire, a Texas Board Certified attorney in Probate and Estate Planning and co‑founder of Legacy Estates & Trust in Austin.Jeremy and Drea break down the most common challenges families face when probate and real estate intersect in Texas. They discuss the “limbo period” before Letters Testamentary are issued, how frozen bank accounts affect mortgage payments, and why selling a home too early can create legal and financial setbacks.They also explore the risks of over‑leveraged properties, wholesaler tactics, inaccurate valuations, and the importance of choosing the right probate pathway. This episode gives executors and families a clear roadmap for navigating probate real estate with clarity, confidence, and the right support.Guest: Drea Haire, Attorney | Probate & Estate Planning Legacy Estates & Trust | A Texas Board Certified attorney practicing since 2012, she previously specialized in fiduciary trust administration and estate settlement before co‑founding Legacy Estates & Trust in 2020, now located at 1304 West Avenue in downtown Austin. Based in Austin since 2007, Drea focuses on helping clients navigate estate planning and probate with clarity and confidence.Website: www.legacyestatesandtrust.com