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The Administrator doesn't need the heirs' permission per se. Generally, an Administrator needs to petition the court for a license to sell the real estate. The heirs will be given notice of the petition to sell and will have the opportunity to object. If all the heirs want to keep the real estate the Administrator has no need to sell unless there are debts to pay. The debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. You can add more details on the discussion page.

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It depends on the will and the laws that apply in the location of the Estate's assets.

Where I live if the will says to sell all the assets and divide the money, it is good practice but not required to solicit bids from the Heirs as well as other potential purchasers to insure both satisfying the heirs and realising the full value of the property.

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Yes. The Estate Representative does not need the permission of the heirs to act. They have been appointed by the court to settle the estate of the decedent and have the legal authority necessary to do so. They settle the estate according to the provisions in a will or/and according to the probate and intestacy laws in the particular jurisdiction.

The debts of the decedent must be paid before any property can be distributed. Generally, if all of the heirs want to keep the remaining property after all the debts and costs of probate have been paid they may do so. Generally, if some of the heirs want to keep certain property after the debts and costs have been paid they may purchase that property from the estate at fair market value.

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