Selling Estate In Pennsylvania

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In Pennsylvania, executors must settle estates without unnecessary delay. They can sell personal property to cover debts and necessary expenses, including costs like dumpster rentals for junk removal. Proceeds from asset sales should be deposited into the estates bank account to pay off debts and manage estate expenses. Specific circumstances may affect these general rules.

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If you are the executor and only beneficiary and you have lived in the estate and are trying to sell the estate do you have to move within a year
In Pennsylvania, there's no set timeline for an executor to sell the estate, even if they're the sole beneficiary and residing in it. The law only requires the executor to handle the estate 'without unnecessary delay'. Specific circumstances can modify this.
Can you sell any of the deceased personnel assets to help with fees for the estate
In Pennsylvania:
- The executor can sell personal property of the deceased to pay debts and expenses.
- This includes any necessary expenses for maintaining and managing the estate.
- All sales should be in the best interest of the estate.
Can the executor sell any assets to pay for things like dumpster for removal of junk and other unwanted things
Yes, in Pennsylvania, the executor can sell assets to pay for estate expenses such as dumpster rentals for junk removal. The sales must be in the best interest of the estate.
When selling any assets l does the money all go into a bank account for the the deceased to pay for
When selling assets of the deceased, does the money need to be deposited into a specific account? Answer: In Pennsylvania, the executor should deposit the proceeds from asset sales into the estate's bank account. This money is then used to settle the deceased's debts and estate expenses.