Can I sell inherited property before an estate is closed? | NC

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Q: Can inherited property be sold before a sibling’s estate is closed if there are creditor claims? A: Yes, often it can be sold, but the creditor claims can control who must sign and where the money goes. In North Carolina, real estate may pass to heirs at death, but it is not always free and clear. If your deceased sibling still owned a share of the property, that share may remain subject to…