How does a petition to sell estate property work? | NC

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Q: How does a petition to sell estate property work, and what does a court-appointed commissioner do during the sale? A: When an estate needs to sell real estate to pay debts, expenses, or to finish the probate process, the personal representative usually has to ask the court for permission first. That is done by filing a petition as a special court proceeding—typically in the county where the…