Depending on the estate, getting probate can take some time. Not just waiting for the probate office approval, but agreeing and settling tax liabilities, investments (eg: private company valuations), simple collection of all data and bank accounts now so many are online.
Given the time taken for the average house sale to go through, it can make sense to start the house sale process before probate is actually granted. Particularly if the beneficiaries want their hands on the money quickly.
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