Individuals who become an executor  may find different types of property that needs to be dealt with.

They first have to understand what their role as executor is.

Being an executor doesn’t mean this individual inherits any of the property.   Sometimes an executor is named by the deceased. At other times may be appointed by the courts.

In most cases probate is needed. If so then the executor or executrix must attend to this either doing it himself or retaining a lawyer to do it.

One of the questions raised by an individual with this responsibility is, "can an executor sell an inherited house before probate?"

It may be that the inheritors of the will want the sale of the house done quickly so they can receive their share of the sale that was allotted to them through the wishes of the will.

Throughout most states the probate rules and regulations are pretty much the same. There are some differences that do exist in some of the states about selling an inherited house before probate.

CA for example, is considered to have easier rules to adhere to when it comes to probating.

In CA, the will can direct the executor to go after independent administration. This makes the process much easier. It gives more freedom to the executor outside of the control of the court.  If this is granted the executor does not have to ask permission from the court to sell the house named in the will.