What Is Court Confirmation and Overbidding in a California Probate Sale?
Nancy AndreasonPublished on: 17/07/2026
Wondering what happens if your probate sale requires court confirmation? Learn how overbidding works, what it means for buyers and estates, and why full authority sales skip this process entirely. From a 20-year probate specialist.
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