Who can legally sell items from an estate, and what should you check first?
Short answer: Generally only the person appointed to deal with the estate, such as the executor named in the will or an administrator appointed by the court, can sell its assets, which means family members should not sell or remove items without agreement, and if you are unsure who has authority or whether the estate has been finalised, ask the executor or a solicitor before anything leaves the property.
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Items in a home belong to the estate until it is dealt with, and selling them without authority can cause legal and family problems.
What to ask the executor
Ask which items can be sold, whether there are any specific bequests and what should be kept for the family.
When to seek advice
If there is no will, the estate is complex or family members disagree, a solicitor can say who may act and what is permitted.
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