If there's no explicit instructions in the will, an executor does have the authority to sell property without approval from all beneficiaries. The notice of sale will be sent to all beneficiaries.
Further, it is important to note that an Executor or Administrator has 12 months to deal with the distribution of an Estate from the date of death. If an Executor or Administrator fail in this regard a potential beneficiary may apply for the relevant Grant.
However, as a rule, an executor must settle the deceased's estate within 1 year.
In some cases, the executor can sell the house without getting the sign-off from all the heirs. For example, in California, if the executor can sell the property for at least 90 percent of its appraised value, they may have the authority to move forward with the sale.
In California, executors can make a move on estate property for themselves, but only in some instances and only with all the legal boxes ticked. This type of decision gets a very close look by the court because, let's face it, it's easy for conflicts of interest to pop up.
Can an Executor sell property without all beneficiaries agreeing? Yes, in certain situations. If there is no explicit instructions in a Will stating that property cannot be sold, an executor does have the authority to sell property without approval from all beneficiaries.
If you have been appointed as an executor, you have the right to claim reasonable expenses back from the estate.
You are obliged to distribute the assets as soon as possible after the death. You may be sued by the beneficiaries if you do not distribute the estate within a year. You have a duty to preserve the assets of the deceased until they are distributed and to protect the assets from devaluation.
The Executor must furnish an administration account for the beneficiaries, and account for all monies received and all monies distributed during the administration period.