What Happens If One Heir Refuses to Sign to Sell Property? | NC

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Q: What happens if one heir refuses to sign or cannot sign the documents to sell inherited property? A: Usually, a voluntary sale cannot go through unless all owners who hold title sign the deed. If one heir refuses, disappears, or cannot sign, the other heirs usually cannot just move forward without that person. If the estate is still open, the personal representative may also need to join in…