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Administrator Question Texas
Parents estate is in Texas. Three heirs reside in state, two
out of state. Originally all heirs agreed to two Texas
residents being named administrators, parents both passed
away in February without a will now one of the out of state
siblings wants to be added as an administrator. Can an
administrator live out of state? Can an administrator out of
state sign any documents specific to sale of real estate in
Texas?
Asked on May 6, 2017 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Being a long distance from the estate assets can present challenges for an administrator trying to perform their duties, like taking care of a house, assessing the value of property, signing sale documents, etc., it can be done. While more convienent to have an administer who resides in the state, there is no legal prohibition from having an out of state administrator.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, an administrator can legally live out of state, and can legally sign any needed or useful documents relating to the estate, including those relating to the sale of real estate. It would be handier to have an in-state--and preferably in-county--adminstrator, to facilitate access to the court, but an out of state one is legally acceptable.
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