In many cases the success of a sale depends on the closing occurring in a timely fashion. It is important that the executor or personal representative have the authority to sell the real estate or personal property as early as possible. This article addresses when the executor can execute the deed and sell the property. An executor can sell inherited property as soon as certain requirements are met.
If the will contains a power of sale, the executor or personal representative is authorized to sell the property upon being appointed by the county probate court. If a decedent dies intestate (without a will), or executes a will with no power of sale, an executor or personal representative may sell real property only with the authorization or confirmation by the court. No marketable title passes until the sale is authorized or confirmed by the court.
In any case the proceeds of the sale cannot be distributed to the beneficiaries until after all the decedents debts have been paid ( at least three months after the opening of the estate).
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