Possible to sell car without waiting for probate?

[Salvadore]

Can anyone advise if it's permitted for an executor to sell a car without waiting for probate?

Thanks

 

[Ravima]

Executor is obliged to maintain value of estate and I assume selling a car is similar to selling farm animals/produce. As long as the money is held to distribute and that the asset is not sold under value.

 

[Salvadore]

Makes sense thanks. I’m thinking more in terms of title to the car and the legal capacity to sell.

 

[ClubMan]

Probably worth reading this recent related thread.

Selling Car - What's the cleanest, most transparent way of selling a Car belonging to an estate (in my role as executor)

Hi Guys, What's the cleanest, most transparent way of selling a Car belonging to an estate (in my role as executor). I dont really want to go down the donedeal route. I was thinking of reaching out to some local garages. Its a decent car and with 2nd hand prices as they are currently I am keen...

www.askaboutmoney.com

 

[Salvadore]

Thanks for that. I’ve read it.

Some good advice there but it’s more to do with how best to dispose of a car rather than the specific question of whether or not you have to wait for probate.

 

[ClubMan]

the specific question of whether or not you have to wait for probate.

That's also touched on in that thread.