Shanty Soerjono

Probate · Trust

I’m Shanty Soerjono — a probate-specialized realtor with Prosperity Partners at eXp Realty. I carry the court deadlines, the paperwork, and the property, so your family can carry each other.

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CA DRE #02187790Prosperity Partners at eXp RealtyServing the San Gabriel Valley & Inland Empire
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Families guided through difficult sales

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Cities served across two counties

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Ways to sell — a cash offer or a market listing

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Upfront cost — you pay nothing until close

How I help

Probate & Trust Sales

Court-supervised and trust sales handled start to finish — from petition and notice timelines to close of escrow, in step with your attorney.

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Pre-Foreclosure

Discreet, urgent help when you're behind on payments — protecting your equity before the foreclosure clock runs out.

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— Shanty Soerjono, Prosperity Partners at eXp Realty

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The Probate Library

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Taxes & Money

California's Double Step-Up: The Advantage Most Surviving Spouses Don't Know About

Because California is a community property state, when one spouse dies the entire home can receive a stepped-up basis — both halves, not just the deceased spouse's share. This 'double step-up' can erase the capital gains tax on a home sold near the date of death, and it is exclusive to community property states. Here is how it works, where it can be lost, and what to confirm with your CPA.

July 7, 2026 · 11 min read

Taxes & Money

Insolvent Estates: What Happens When the Debts Exceed the Assets

When a loved one dies owing more than they owned, families panic and often make expensive mistakes in the first two weeks. I'll walk you through how California actually prioritizes debts, why you should not pay a single creditor out of your own pocket, and when it's perfectly rational to step back rather than take on the estate.

July 2, 2026 · 15 min read

Probate Basics

The Surviving Spouse's Playbook: Spousal Property Petitions Step by Step

When your husband or wife dies, the last thing you want is a long, expensive probate just to put the house in your own name. In California, a Spousal Property Petition is often the faster, cheaper path — but only if the property is characterized correctly and the family situation supports it. Here is the full walkthrough, in plain language, so you know what to expect before, during, and after the court signs the order.

June 30, 2026 · 19 min read

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Get your FREE Probate Real Estate Sales Kit — the same plain-English roadmap Shanty walks California families through to protect what they’ve inherited: the full step-by-step process, a realistic timeline, and the questions worth asking before you hire anyone. It’s free, it arrives in about a minute, and it’s built for families who are ready to do this right.

The free Probate Real Estate Sales Kit from Shanty Soerjono

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A complete toolkit to guide you through selling an inherited property:

Step-by-Step Probate Guide

Clear instructions, in order, from petition to close.

Complete Timeline Overview

Know exactly what to expect, and when.

Property Preparation Checklist

What's worth doing before you list — and what isn't.

Questions to Ask Agents

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Local Market Resources

What's really selling in your area right now.

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