As long as the court agrees, yes they can. The beneficiaries cannot prevent the estate from being settled.
If the power to sell real estate was granted in the will then the executor has the power to sell it. However, if ALL the beneficiaries agree that the property should be retained they should insist the property not be sold. Remember that the beneficiaries own the real estate. If the executor proceeds to try to sell the property the beneficiaries should petition the court to review the matter ASAP.
As an executor, you have a duty to sell the house and distribute the proceeds. If you want to buy the house from the estate, you can make that arrangement.
The executor is responsible for executing the will. The approval of the beneficiaries is not a requirement.
No, an executor cannot sell estate property without obtaining approval from all beneficiaries.
The executor of an estate always has the ability to sell property if allowed by the will. As long as the court agrees, the desires of the beneficiaries is secondary.
The beneficiaries don't get to make the determination. As long as the court is satisfied, the executor can do so.
If two of the beneficiaries want to keep the property then they should try to work out an agreement with the remaining beneficiaries to buy out their shares for a fair price. However, the executor may have the power to sell the real estate. The testator often gives that power right in the will. In that case, the executor may sell the property without any license from the court. If the power to sell was not granted in the will the executor must apply for a license to sell the real estate. The two beneficiaries may object to the sale. However, they should be prepared to offer an alternative since five of the beneficiaries do want to sell. Unless they offer to buy out the other beneficiaries the court is likely to issue the license to sell.
no way not in a million year's.
The executor of an estate has the authority to manage and sell estate assets, including real property, but they must act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries. While the executor has significant discretion in deciding which offers to accept, they typically must consider the wishes of the beneficiaries and any relevant terms outlined in the will. Ultimately, transparency and communication with beneficiaries are crucial to ensure a fair process.
An executor must be appointed by the court. An executor can sell the property of the decedent, after the debts have been paid, if that power was granted in the will or if the court has issued a license to sell.
Yes, the executor has the authority to manage and oversee the sale of a house in a deceased estate. The executor is responsible for handling the deceased person's assets, including the sale of property, according to the terms of the will or state laws if there is no will. The executor must act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries.
Yes, the only approval necessary is the court's.