Why You Need Probate to Sell Real Estate
Here’s a frequently asked question that deserves a slightly more intricate answer: “I’m clearly a child of (the decedent). Why can’t I just sign a quit claim deed over to myself so I can sell this property?” Short answer: You do not (yet) have the legal authority to sign or otherwise transfer property on the […]
Letters of Administration Revisited
Quick Answer: Letters of Administration (LOAs) are court orders issued during formal probate administration that authorize a personal representative to access and manage estate assets. They’re not automatically issued and require proper legal filing through an attorney. MUST READ: Letters of Administration (LOA’s) are court orders. They are issued as PART of a FORMAL ADMINISTRATION […]
