Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington

My brother and i inherieted our parents house as co-executors, the deed is still in our parents name. Can one party sell without advising the other party?


Asked on 3/14/10, 1:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Ann Sattler Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S.

Usually one parent dies first and the second dies later. If the first parent's estate was not probated and the deed transferred to the surviving parent, that will have to be done. If both parents died simultaneously and they both named you two as co-executors, then neither co-executor can act without the other co-executors agreement. You should petition the court for instructions as to what to do.

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Answered on 3/19/10, 1:52 pm


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