Trust & Probate Real Estate — Los Angeles, Orange & San Diego Counties

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  • 100’s of Trust, Probate & Conservatorship Properties Sold
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Compass

The Aventus Group at Compass · Daniel Taylor, CA DRE# 01889109 · Compass CA DRE# 01991628

18575 Jamboree Rd #600, Irvine, CA 92612 · (310) 230-5478 · (949) 484-7620

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  • Probate, Trust, Conservatorship, Bankruptcy & Receivership

Attorney Led. Fiduciary Focused.

  • Specializing in Trust, Probate, Partition, Conservatorship & Bankruptcy Sales
  • Residential & Commercial Sales
  • 100’s of Trust, Probate, Partition & Conservatorship Properties Sold

Who We Are

The Aventus Group is an attorney-led, fiduciary-focused real estate team at Compass focusing on the sale of multiple asset types involved in trust, probate, partition, conservatorship, bankruptcy, and receivership administration. As the team’s lead, Daniel Taylor pairs his extensive legal and analytical acumen, developed through previous law practice in business and real estate litigation, with unrivaled real estate expertise and bespoke marketing strategies. The goal? Limiting liability while maximizing value to each and every principal, estate representative, referee, receiver and client.

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What Our Clients Say

★★★★★
“Daniel was personable and on top of the sale of a deceased brother's house that was in probate. His knowledge of both the real estate industry and legalities that had to do with complicated probate, along with his communication with the probate lawyer, made the process painless.”
— Brad T.
★★★★★
“Daniel and his team are among the best out there when it comes to selling your home. They are true fiduciaries who will look out for your interests fully and both are prior practicing attorneys who know what issues to look out for on the legal side of things. As a probate attorney, I have worked with literally hundreds of brokers in the Los Angeles area and they are the ones I chose to help me with selling my own home. Needless to say, they knocked it out of the park and handled all the obstacles that came up the true professionals they are. I highly recommend them for any sales you may have.”
— Lauren S.
★★★★★
“I absolutely loathed real estate agents. One step below-used car salesman I thought (still not sure about most of them). Then I met Daniel. Wow! One of the most professional, hard-working, and knowledgeable persons I have ever met. Being an attorney, which is more than just a lawyer in case you didn't know, specializing in real estate is what really made the difference. You don't want an empty nester with a high school diploma driving a pink Cadillac and handling the most important purchase of your life. Daniel is a highly-skilled, educated, experienced negotiator with tact, humility, judgment, and taste. Thank you Daniel for opening my eyes and for the fine service you provided for my wife and me.”
— Jamie P.
★★★★★
“Daniel and his entire office were excellent! Daniel has extensive knowledge of the market as well as all the nuances of probate property. My specific transaction was nothing short of surprising. Anything that came up, from tenant law, a chain of title, environmental validity, residential and commercial, Daniel knew exactly what to do with sound and honest advice. His crew is very tech-savvy as well, so I was able to take care of almost all transactions via email, phone, or DocuSign. He was able to school me on the finer points of probate real estate and also respect my opinion. Cannot say enough good things about my first of many transactions with The Aventus Group and Daniel Taylor. Highly recommend! 5 out of 5.”
— David J.

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Meet Daniel

As Founder and Broker of The Aventus Group @ Compass, Daniel leads the team in the successful representation of both buyers and sellers of all property types throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. A Southern California native, Daniel’s background is diverse. Beginning his path at UC Santa Barbara with degrees in Environmental Science and Business/Economics, Daniel went on to receive his law degree from Southwestern Law School.

Following law school, Daniel practiced business litigation including products liability, general casualty defense and real estate litigation for various insureds, corporations and private principals. After a successful career in law, Daniel left legal practice to resume three generations of family real estate brokerage services, including sales, leasing and development, and brings a new standard of professionalism to the local real estate industry.

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Estate Representation Perfected

$400M+Sales Total
400+Estates Serviced
423Properties Sold

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Types of Assets Sold

Modern Southern California residence sold by The Aventus Group

Residential

The Aventus Group excels in a wide range of residential properties, offering outstanding service and customized solutions for homeowners, attorneys, trustees, fiduciaries and buyers — from small condominiums to expansive coastal estates.

Residential

Commercial

Our commercial division specializes in the sale of a wide array of commercial properties, with customized solutions for business owners, investors, attorneys, trustees, fiduciaries and buyers — from small office spaces to large multifamily apartment buildings.

Commercial

Trust & Probate Sale Questions

Do I need court approval to sell a house in probate in California?

It depends on the authority the court granted the personal representative. With full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA), the property can be sold without court confirmation after giving a Notice of Proposed Action to interested parties. With limited authority, the sale must be confirmed by the probate court at a hearing that is open to overbids.

Does a trustee need court approval to sell a house held in a trust?

Generally no. A successor trustee sells real property under the powers granted in the trust instrument, without probate court supervision. The trustee must still act as a fiduciary — obtaining fair market value, keeping beneficiaries reasonably informed and documenting the decision-making process.

What is the 90% rule in a California probate sale?

In a court-confirmed sale, the accepted price must be at least 90% of the appraised value set by the court-appointed probate referee. The appraisal must also be reasonably current at the time of the confirmation hearing.

Does a conservator need court approval to sell real property?

In most cases, yes. Unless the court has granted the conservator independent powers to sell, a conservatorship sale requires court confirmation, and the sale of the conservatee’s personal residence carries additional notice and justification requirements.

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Estate Representation Perfected

The Aventus Group is an attorney-led, fiduciary-focused real estate team at Compass focusing on the sale of multiple asset types involved in trust, probate, conservatorship, partition, bankruptcy, and receivership administration. We maximize value and limit liability for every principal, fiduciary and attorney we serve.

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