Can I sell my child's homes and vehicles before probate? | NC

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Q: Can I sell my child's homes and vehicles before the estate is opened? A: Usually no... a parent does not automatically have authority to sell an adult child's property after death. For vehicles, there may be a limited affidavit process in some narrow situations if no personal representative has been or will be appointed. But homes are different. Even if ownership passes to heirs at death, a…