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Inherited a California Home? You May Not Need a Full Probate

Nickole Dauer

Published on: 08/09/2026

Inherited a California home? You may not need full probate. Learn how California’s streamlined process for qualifying primary residences may offer families another path forward.

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What to Do With 40 Years of Stuff in 40 Days

Nickole Dauer

Published on: 02/07/2026

Facing decades of belongings? A simple, low-stress plan to sort, downsize, and clear a home — one step at a time. Tips from Golden Porch of Northern CA.

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What Happens to All the Stuff?

Nickole Dauer

Published on: 29/01/2025

Clearing out a parent or grandparent home in Solano County? A gentle, practical guide to sorting belongings, donating, and selling the house as-is.

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Keeping the Family Home Out of Probate: What I’ve Learned Selling Real Estate in Solano County

Nickole Dauer

Published on: 29/01/2025

Losing a parent is hard enough without the paperwork. Here's what I've learned selling homes in Solano County about probate, living trusts, and protecting the people who inherit your family home.