Validating Deceaseds Property Document

Summary

To sell a deceased friends property, a signed and witnessed document must be validated as a will by the probate court. The friend should file the document, petition to be named executor, and seek court approval to sell the property.

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My friend has piece of paper from his best friend that is deceased that states that he take care of his mobile home and property in the event that something happens to him. The deceased had no living relatives. Can he legally sell the property?
Hi ****! For your friend to legally sell the property, the piece of paper needs to be validated by the probate court as a valid will or legal document. Do you know if the document is signed and witnessed?
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If the document is signed and witnessed, it could potentially be considered a valid will. Here are the key steps your friend should follow:
- File the document with the probate court.
- Petition to be named the executor of the estate.
- Seek court approval to sell the property.
Is there anything else your friend needs assistance with regarding this process?