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How do I handle selling a home in probate in California and what documents will the court require from me as the executor?
ChatGPTgpt-6Geminigemini-3.5-flash-lite3 passes + 1 real-search38 queries10/30/2026
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Gemini unique queries
36
0 in ≥ half the passes · stability 33%
ChatGPT real searches predicted
50%
1 of 2 matched the simulation
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
SEED QUERY
How do I handle selling a home in probate in California and what documents will the court require from me as the executor?
36 unique queries · 3 passes
step by step sale process
7 queries · 7 hits
california probate home sale process step by step1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
steps to sell a house in probate california1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
how to sell a house in probate california step by step1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
do i need court permission to list a probate house for sale in california1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
california probate real estate timeline months1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
probate home sale timeline california executor guide1xGoogle ↗
PERSONALIZED
how long does it take to sell a house in probate california1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
iaea and court supervision
5 queries · 5 hits
independent administration of estates act iaea california property sale1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
independent administration of estates act iaea california home sale rules1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
independent vs full administration probate california house sale1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
court confirmed probate sale vs independent administration california1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
independent administration vs court supervised probate sale california1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
court confirmation and appraisals
5 queries · 5 hits
california probate referee appraisal process home sale1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
california probate referee appraisal home value process1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
what happens at a probate property confirmation hearing in california1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
what happens at a probate court confirmation hearing for a house sale1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
california probate referee appraisal form DE-160 requirements1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
executor duties and beneficiaries
5 queries · 5 hits
do all beneficiaries have to agree to sell a house in probate1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
can an executor buy the house from the probate estate california1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
as an executor can i buy the house from the probate estate1xGoogle ↗
PERSONALIZED
first time executor selling deceased parents house california1xGoogle ↗
PERSONALIZED
common mistakes executors make selling real estate in probate california1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
letters testamentary and administration
4 queries · 4 hits
letters testamentary california probate real estate sale1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
letters of administration california probate real estate1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
letters of administration vs letters testamentary california probate sale1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
california probate forms list judicial council1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
notice of proposed action
4 queries · 4 hits
notice of proposed action california probate sale timeline1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
california probate code 10300 overbid process court confirmation1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
notice of proposed action form DE-165 california probate sale1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
notice of proposed action california probate real estate sale1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
required court documents
3 queries · 3 hits
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Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (2)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 36 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-650% predicted
California Courts probate sale real property DE-260 DE-270 IAEA full authority notice proposed action 15 days official Google ↗
California Probate Code 10308 10580 10587 sale real property personal representative overbid 90 percent appraisal official Google ↗
- California Probate Code § 10309 (2025) :: 2025 California Code :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- California Code, Probate Code - PROB § 10308 · codes.findlaw.com
- California Probate Code § 10313 (2025) :: 2025 California Code :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- DE-260 Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property (Probate—Decedents’ Estates and Guardianships and Conservatorships) · courts.ca.gov
- Administering the Estate | Superior Court of California · alameda.courts.ca.gov
- Administering the Probate Estate | Superior Court of California · occourts.org
- Title 7. Probate Rules and Mental Health Rules · courts.ca.gov
- DE-165 · courts.ca.gov
- California Courts Probate Self-Help · selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
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Queries
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| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
california probate home sale process step by step REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a clear sequential breakdown of how to sell real estate during probate in California. | — | how_to_steps | step by step sale process | 1x of 3 | |
steps to sell a house in probate california REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the step-by-step process of completing a probate real estate sale in California. | — | how_to_steps | step by step sale process | 1x of 3 | |
how to sell a house in probate california step by step REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a clear sequential walkthrough of the process required to sell a probate property in California. | — | how_to_steps | step by step sale process | 1x of 3 | |
required court documents executor selling house probate california REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct list of paperwork the probate court demands from an executor. | — | checklist | required court documents | 1x of 3 | |
california probate executor required court documents for real estate sale REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an explicit list of the paperwork and court forms an executor must submit. | — | checklist | required court documents | 1x of 3 | |
required court documents california probate sale executor REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the precise paperwork and forms an executor must submit to the court during a home sale. | — | checklist | required court documents | 1x of 3 | |
letters testamentary california probate real estate sale ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to understand the specific legal authority document required to list and sell a probate home. | — | glossary/definition | letters testamentary and administration | 1x of 3 | |
letters of administration california probate real estate RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary empower an executor to list property. | — | web_article | letters testamentary and administration | 1x of 3 | |
letters of administration vs letters testamentary california probate sale RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to understand the legal authority documents required before listing a home. | — | glossary/definition | letters testamentary and administration | 1x of 3 | |
independent administration of estates act iaea california property sale ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how the IAEA affects their ability to sell a probate house without court confirmation. | — | web_article | iaea and court supervision | 1x of 3 | |
california probate referee appraisal process home sale RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out how and when a probate referee evaluates the home's value for the court. | — | faq_page | court confirmation and appraisals | 1x of 3 | |
independent administration of estates act iaea california home sale rules RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how the IAEA simplifies selling a home in probate without heavy court supervision. | — | web_article | iaea and court supervision | 1x of 3 | |
california probate referee appraisal home value process RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to learn how the home's value is officially assessed during the California probate process. | — | faq_page | court confirmation and appraisals | 1x of 3 | |
do all beneficiaries have to agree to sell a house in probate IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine whether a single beneficiary can block the sale of a probate property. | — | forum/qna | executor duties and beneficiaries | 1x of 3 | |
what happens at a probate property confirmation hearing in california IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know what occurs when the court reviews and confirms the sale of a probate home. | — | faq_page | court confirmation and appraisals | 1x of 3 | |
notice of proposed action california probate sale timeline RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the timing and rules for notifying beneficiaries before selling a probate home. | — | how_to_steps | notice of proposed action | 1x of 3 | |
independent vs full administration probate california house sale COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA) with court-supervised administration regarding real estate sales. | — | comparison_table | iaea and court supervision | 1x of 3 | |
do i need court permission to list a probate house for sale in california IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the exact timeline of when they can legally put a home on the market. | — | forum/qna | step by step sale process | 1x of 3 | |
court confirmed probate sale vs independent administration california COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare selling a home with court oversight versus selling under independent administration. | — | comparison_table | iaea and court supervision | 1x of 3 | |
california probate code 10300 overbid process court confirmation ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the overbid auction process in open court during a confirmed probate sale. | — | glossary/definition | notice of proposed action | 1x of 3 | |
independent administration vs court supervised probate sale california COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the two main legal paths for selling a probate home to understand differences in documentation and court oversight. | — | comparison_table | iaea and court supervision | 1x of 3 | |
what happens at a probate court confirmation hearing for a house sale IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know what to expect if their probate home sale requires an overbid hearing in front of a judge. | — | web_article | court confirmation and appraisals | 1x of 3 | |
california probate real estate timeline months IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out how long it typically takes to get court approval and close a probate home sale. | — | web_article | step by step sale process | 1x of 3 | |
california probate referee appraisal form DE-160 requirements ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs specific details on the appraisal form and probate referee process required for home valuation. | — | pdf_whitepaper | court confirmation and appraisals | 1x of 3 | |
can an executor buy the house from the probate estate california IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the strict legal restrictions and conflict of interest rules if an executor wants to purchase the estate property. | — | faq_page | executor duties and beneficiaries | 1x of 3 | |
as an executor can i buy the house from the probate estate PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the legal rules and potential conflict of interest restrictions when an executor purchases estate property. | — | faq_page | executor duties and beneficiaries | 1x of 3 | |
probate home sale timeline california executor guide PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a macro view of how long the entire probate home selling process takes from start to finish. | — | buyers_guide | step by step sale process | 1x of 3 | |
how long does it take to sell a house in probate california RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a realistic timeline for completing a probate real estate transaction in California. | — | web_article | step by step sale process | 1x of 3 | |
california probate forms list judicial council ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Locate official California Judicial Council forms required for estate administration and property sales. | — | pdf_whitepaper | letters testamentary and administration | 1x of 3 | |
notice of proposed action form DE-165 california probate sale ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find and understand the Notice of Proposed Action form required when selling under IAEA. | — | checklist | notice of proposed action | 1x of 3 | |
first time executor selling deceased parents house california PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for beginner-friendly, empathetic guidance tailored to someone acting as an executor for a family member. | — | buyers_guide | executor duties and beneficiaries | 1x of 3 | |
realtor commission probate sale california court limits RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out how real estate agent commissions are regulated and approved by the court in a probate sale. | — | web_article | realtor commissions and court fees | 1x of 3 | |
common mistakes executors make selling real estate in probate california RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to avoid costly legal errors or missed paperwork deadlines during the sale. | — | case_study | executor duties and beneficiaries | 1x of 3 | |
notice of proposed action california probate real estate sale REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand when and how to serve a Notice of Proposed Action to beneficiaries before selling property. | — | how_to_steps | notice of proposed action | 1x of 3 | |
california probate court fees and realtor commission limits on home sales REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how commissions and court-approved fees are handled out of the sale proceeds. | — | calculator/tool | realtor commissions and court fees | 1x of 3 | |
probate real estate commission limits california court set RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how real estate agent commissions are regulated and approved by the court in California probate sales. | — | pdf_whitepaper | realtor commissions and court fees | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,481 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,550 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,516 |