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My mom died without a will. I was named Administrator of the estate by the court. My brother and I are the only heirs. Can we sell her house is paid for and there are no liens against it. Can we sell the house? What documents are required?
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Hi Guest,
As administrator yes you can is the short answer but you need a Grant of Letters of Administration (the name of the Grant of Probate where there isn't a Will).
You mention the Court named you I'm not sure I understand what you mean by that.Do you have a Grant? You can only sell the property if you do, This link may help if you need to obtain the Grant:https://www.gov.uk/wills-probate-inh...representation
Once sold you should deal with the proceeds as part of the estate which should be distributed according to the Intestacy Rules. Here is a link that will help with that: https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will
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