Can a sibling sell a deceased person’s house right away? | NC

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Q: Can a sibling of the person who died sell the house right away, or does probate have to happen first? A: Usually, a sibling cannot sell the house right away in their own name. The key issue is who has legal authority to sign the deed. If the sibling is already an owner on the deed, like under a survivorship deed, they may be able to sell without opening an estate. But if the house is still…