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Inherited the Family Home? What to Know Before You Build an ADU for Mom or Dad

Scott Stollar
August 11th, 2026

Scott Stollar is a REALTOR® (DRE #02136497) licensed since 2021, with 7 years of pre-license experience in San Diego real estate, focused on inherited and probate homes. Weighing an ADU for aging pare...

Scott Stollar

I help people make confident real estate decisions when they inherit a home.

Multi-generational family embracing grandmother at home in California

Can You Keep Your Low Property Tax Bill When You Move In With Family in California?

Scott Stollar
August 11th, 2026

Scott Stollar is a REALTOR® (DRE #02136497) licensed since 2021, with 7 years of pre-license experience in San Diego real estate, focused on inherited and probate homes. For a Prop 19 multi-generation...

Calculating capital gains tax on an inherited San Diego home

Capital Gains on an Inherited Home in San Diego: How It’s Actually Calculated

Scott Stollar
August 10th, 2026

How the step-up in basis works when you inherit a San Diego home, how to establish date-of-death value, and what changes if you rent it out first.

Escrow closing documents and a house key representing the final step of selling a home held in a trust in California

How to Sell a House Held in a Trust in California: 7 Steps

Scott Stollar
August 10th, 2026

The 7 steps to sell a house held in a trust in California, from confirming title to closing escrow, plus the Heggstad petition fix for trusts.

Couple reviewing reverse mortgage and title deed on a new home's porch.

From Squatters to Windfall: A Success Story on Inherited Homes and Reverse Mortgages

Scott Stollar
May 13th, 2026

How a “worthless” property in Oceanside turned into a $60,000 legacy for four siblings. Scott Stollar is a REALTOR® (DRE #02136497) licensed since 2021, with 7 years of pre-license experie...

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The First 48 Hours: 3 Vital Steps After Inheriting a Home

Scott Stollar
April 29th, 2026

Protect your equity and avoid costly legal headaches with these immediate action items. Scott Stollar is a REALTOR® (DRE #02136497) licensed since 2021, with 7 years of pre-license experience in San D...

The Inherited Home Dilemma: Should You Sell, Rent, or Move In?

Scott Stollar
April 16th, 2026

Breaking down the three paths for your inherited home and the “hidden” numbers that matter most. Scott Stollar is a REALTOR® (DRE #02136497) licensed since 2021, with 7 years of pre-licens...

Finding Light in Inherited Homes: How to Manage Grief and Property Stress

Scott Stollar
March 31st, 2026

Scott Stollar is a REALTOR® (DRE #02136497) licensed since 2021, with 7 years of pre-license experience in San Diego real estate, focused on inherited and probate homes. Inherited home grief and stres...

I Inherited a House with a Mortgage: Now What? (A First 30-Day Guide)

Scott Stollar
March 16th, 2026

Scott Stollar is a REALTOR® (DRE #02136497) licensed since 2021, with 7 years of pre-license experience in San Diego real estate, focused on inherited and probate homes. An inherited house with a mort...

Selling a Home? Here’s How Capital Gains Taxes Really Work

Scott Stollar
February 23rd, 2026

Before selling a home, it’s important to understand how capital gains taxes work—and what you can still do about them. Discover the strategies, timelines, and decisions that can impact how much you ul...

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