Can an administrator sell a mortgaged house for estate debts? | NC

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Q: Can an estate administrator sell a house with a mortgage to pay funeral bills or creditor claims? A: Yes. In North Carolina, a properly appointed estate administrator can ask for authority to sell a mortgaged house if the sale is in the estate’s best interest and the estate needs money to pay lawful claims, such as approved funeral expenses or valid creditor claims. The administrator must…