Rick Harmon discusses various ways to find and profit from probate opportunities. When someone dies, especially if they do not have a will, their estate will need to go through probate to to prove the will and settle with all creditors. Heirs are usually anxious to liquidate any real estate at fast as possible and are often willing to accept much less than market value. The Judge may order that all real estate be liquidated to settle the estate (pay creditors and/or taxes).