If my father died and left the house to my 6 siblings and I, how do we sell it?
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If my father died and left the house to my 6 siblings and I, how do we sell it?
Asked on September 9, 2013 under Estate Planning, North Carolina
Answers:
Nathan Wagner / Law Office of Nathan Wagner
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am assuming that the current deed grants title to your father individually (rather than to his trust or his LLC). You should file your father's estate with the probate court (or orphan's court). Request that the court appoint an executor (who can be one of the siblings). That person will have authority to sell the house and distribute the proceeds to the heirs. It would be a very good idea to talk to a local probate attorney about your situation before you file your petition in probate court.
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