Can probate of personal property delay a partition sale? | NC

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Q: Can the other co-owner use probate of a parent's personal property to delay a partition sale of the house? A: Usually not... A partition case is about the real estate—who owns the house and whether it should be divided or sold—so a disagreement about furniture, tools, or keepsakes inside the home does not automatically stop the court from ordering a partition sale. Probate can matter for the…