Executors, Beneficiaries and Decision-Making

Can we sell if one executor lives abroad or nowhere near the property?

Yes, but it needs more organisation. Distance mainly affects practical control: signing, ID checks, access, viewings, clearance and local oversight…

Updated March 2026
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Yes, but it needs more organisation. Distance mainly affects practical control: signing, ID checks, access, viewings, clearance and local oversight. Probate sales with remote executors work best when roles are clearly…

Yes, but it needs more organisation. Distance mainly affects practical control: signing, ID checks, access, viewings, clearance and local oversight.

Probate sales with remote executors work best when roles are clearly defined and professionals are instructed early. Distance is inconvenient. It does not make the sale impossible.

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