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If land is given to the siblings and now they have passed, does all the children have to sign to sell.
Asked on Jun 09th, 2021 on Estate Planning - Virginia
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My grandfather left acreage to his children and now all but one is still alive but when the land is sold their kids would get their parents share. I need to know if every child of each sibling needs to sign to sell.
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First the various estates must be settled (probated) to transfer title. Then each person must agree to sell and sign. If someone does not, a suit for partition can be filed. If the land cannot be equitably partitioned, this forces a sale.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2021 at 5:11 AM
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