As we move into 2026, heirs in Longwood are facing a frustrating reality: the Florida probate backlog. The Florida Supreme Court recently extended its workgroups on uncontested probate through 2028 because the system is overwhelmed. In Seminole County, a “Formal Administration” is still trending toward a 6 to 12-month timeline. For families who have inherited a home near Reiter Park or The Springs, this means paying 2026 property taxes, HOA dues, and expensive insurance on a vacant house for a year or more.
Vacant homes are a magnet for trouble in Central Florida. Between the risk of vandalism and the threat of squatters, leaving an inherited property sitting while the court moves slowly is a massive financial gamble. Additionally, many older Longwood homes have “aged out” of their insurance coverage, meaning the estate might be forced to pay for a new roof or electrical panel just to keep the property insured during the probate process.
This is where We buy houses fast in Orlando can help. We work with local Longwood estate attorneys to purchase properties as soon as the “Letters of Administration” are issued. We buy the house, and all the deferred maintenance for cash. This allows the estate to liquidate the largest asset quickly, stopping the monthly “drain” on the estate’s bank account and moving the family toward a final distribution of funds.
You don’t need to spend your weekends cleaning out a house or managing a “probate-ready” renovation. We buy “as-is,” which means you take the heirlooms you want and leave everything else to us. Our goal is to simplify the most stressful part of the probate process, providing a certain, fast closing that helps Longwood families move forward without being tied to a vacant property for the next year.