Yes. The personal representative of an estate can sell the decedent's real property. Pennsylvania law even permits the Executor or Administrator to sell a decedent's real estate without getting all of the beneficiaries to approve unless prohibited by the decedent's will.
Multiple Inheritors So, do all heirs have to agree to sell the property in PA? No, but it's ideal for all owners to be on the same page regarding the sale.
In conclusion, selling a house in probate in California is a process governed by strict legal requirements and codes. Executors must navigate through court approvals, inform beneficiaries, and adhere to the probate codes to ensure a fair and lawful distribution of assets.
You normally need not get very specific, unless an object is particularly valuable. It is enough to list the location of the property: "all household furnishings and possessions in the apartment at 55 Drury Lane."
Understanding the Role of an Executor Initiating the Probate Process. Identifying and Gathering Assets. Paying Debts and Expenses. Distributing Assets to Beneficiaries. Preparing and Filing Final Accounting. Closing the Estate. Seeking Professional Assistance.
See PEF Code §3532(b)(1). No claimant shall have any claim against distributed real property unless such claimant has, within one (1) year after the decedent's death, filed a written notice of claim with the Clerk of Court.
An executor can sell estate property without all the beneficiaries approving. However, there are some important caveats to consider. Their power is not unrestricted.
Real property includes any land and related outbuildings needed to operate the home. Real property that is recorded under a separate deed is considered a separate piece of property even though it is bordering the resident property.
Creating a Codicil/Addendum. A codicil has to be done in a similar process to your will: with an opening paragraph, a paragraph with the changes you are making, a closing paragraph, and the proper signatures and statements of yours, the witnesses, and the notary public.
For example, a survivorship clause might state "A beneficiary must survive me by 30 days to receive any bequest under this will. If a beneficiary does not survive me by 30 days, their share shall pass as if they predeceased me."