Can I sell an estate house before creditor claims are resolved? | NC

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Q: Can I sell a house that belongs to an estate before creditor claims are resolved? A: Yes, sometimes. In North Carolina, the person handling the estate must first have legal authority. That means the will must be filed, probate must begin, and the Clerk of Superior Court must issue letters appointing the executor or personal representative. A named executor should not sign a listing agreement…