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It is possible to settle an estate without selling property. As long as the distribution is approved by the court, the property can be transferred to the beneficiaries.

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You inherited property with 4 others do you need to sign anything to ensure the property does not get sold without your knowledge?

No. The property cannot be sold without your signature unless it is still in the estate and the executor still has authority over it. An executor can sell the real estate if there was power granted in the will or if they request a license to sell real estate from the court. Once the estate has been settled, your signature is required to sell your interest in the property.


Can property in a life estate be sold to an outsider?

The fee to the property can be sold but only subject to the right of the life estate holder to the use and possession of the property.


Can a trust property be sold is there a grant of probate issued?

If the property is in a trust it is not in a person's estate and it can managed or sold according to the provisions of the trust. You need to review the trust document.If the property is in a trust it is not in a person's estate and it can managed or sold according to the provisions of the trust. You need to review the trust document.If the property is in a trust it is not in a person's estate and it can managed or sold according to the provisions of the trust. You need to review the trust document.If the property is in a trust it is not in a person's estate and it can managed or sold according to the provisions of the trust. You need to review the trust document.


What happens if estate is never settled and person died intestate?

If a person dies intestate owning real estate an administration of the estate must be filed in order to vest title to the real estate in the heirs. Until that is done, the heirs don't legally own the property and it cannot be sold or mortgaged.


Why should a property be sold with a top real estate agent?

A property should be sold with a top real estate agent to maximize the selling's profit. A top real estate agent should know what they are doing and what are the market values.


Can a person you sign the deed in a life estate sell the property while you are sill living on the in the house?

If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.


Can a property that was sold for taxes be included in an estate?

No. That property was no longer owned by the decedent if it was sold for unpaid property taxes.No. That property was no longer owned by the decedent if it was sold for unpaid property taxes.No. That property was no longer owned by the decedent if it was sold for unpaid property taxes.No. That property was no longer owned by the decedent if it was sold for unpaid property taxes.


In real estate what is the definition of off market?

The property is in escrow or sold.


Can one obtain a life estate after a property is sold?

No. Once the property has been sold the grantor no longer has any rights in the property. Therefore, they can no longer reserve the right to a life estate. If the new owner is agreeable, the property could be reconveyed to the prior owner, then they could draft a new deed reserving a life estate.


What happens to back taxes if the estate has no money?

If they are property taxes, there is a lien on the property. In those cases the property has to be sold to settle the debts. If there are no assets in the estate, the taxes won't get paid.


Can a house in a life estate be sold?

Generally a life estate entitles the beneficiary to all property rights except the right to sell or otherwise transfer the fee in the property. It cannot be defeated by the conveyance of the property. If the house was sold the buyer would acquire it subject to the life estate. If the life estate holder desires to relinquish the life estate in order to sell the property then she/he may join in the deed of conveyance and the life estate will end.


Can a deceased estate be sold if not in executives name?

The executor is authorized to represent the estate. That includes the ability to sell real property that is in the estate.