What are the responsibilities and powers of an administrator? An administrator is responsible for handling the decedent's estate - that is, for figuring out what is in the estate, for paying the decedent's debts and for transferring the decedent's property to the heirs.
Unless a contrary intent is clearly set out in the will, if no executor qualifies, or those qualifying die, resign, or are removed, an administrator with the will annexed has the power to sell or convey the real estate devised by the will to be sold and to receive the proceeds of sale or the rents and profits of any ...
The administrator/executor (herein referred to as “personal representative”) has the responsibility of managing the decedent's estate by receiving all probate assets of the estate, determining and paying all lawful debts of the estate, making distribution to the proper beneficiaries under the will, or in the case of ...
If a transaction is in the best interest of the beneficiaries and the estate and is in line with the decedent's wishes and state law, the executor can sell a property without all beneficiaries approving. The executor has the power to choose the probate lawyer and the real estate broker.
Virginia law does not require home sellers to hire an attorney, whether a Realtor is part of the process or not. However, legal counsel is useful for all sellers and especially important for FSBO sellers. Real estate transactions are complex, and this is likely to be one of the biggest financial deals of your life.