Can I sell inherited real property with open creditor claims? | NC

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Q: Can I sell inherited real property if the estate still has unresolved creditor claims? A: Usually yes — but it depends on timing and how the property passed. In many cases, inherited real property passes directly to the heirs or people named in the will, but it can still be reached if estate debts, taxes, costs, or other valid claims need to be paid. If the sale happens within two years after…