Louisiana Motion for Authority to Sell Property is a legal document used to request permission from a court to sell certain types of property. This motion is typically used when a person has died and the court must authorize the sale of the deceased individual's assets in order to pay creditors and/or distribute the proceeds to heirs or beneficiaries. There are two types of Louisiana Motion for Authority to Sell Property: (1) General Motion for Authority to Sell Property and (2) Special Motion for Authority to Sell Property. A General Motion for Authority to Sell Property is used when an executor or administrator of a deceased individual's estate has determined that the sale of certain assets is necessary to pay creditors or distribute the proceeds to beneficiaries. This motion must include a detailed inventory of the assets to be sold and an estimate of the net proceeds of the sale. A Special Motion for Authority to Sell Property is often used when a deceased individual's estate has assets that are not easily divided, such as real estate. This motion must include a detailed description of the property, an estimate of the fair market value, an estimate of the net proceeds of the sale, and a proposed sale price. It is also necessary to include a list of potential buyers and a proposed method of sale. In either case, the court must approve the motion before any assets can be sold.