Can I sell inherited real estate with creditor claims pending? | NC

About this video

Q: Can I sell inherited real estate if there are still creditor claims filed against the estate? A: Usually yes — but the sale has to respect the estate's duty to pay valid creditor claims. Inherited real estate often passes directly to the heirs or beneficiaries at death, but it still remains subject to probate administration. If creditor claims are still pending and the estate is still open,…