Sell estate property

[Griffmrs]

I am administrator of my sister's estate. In order to sell her property, i must obtain notarized signatures from the heirs granting me power of attorney to sell property. I have all signatures except for one. I have been unable to get in touch with this relative. I don't have his address nor phone number. Also, Other relatives have not had contact. What should my action be. Can I still sell property due to the fact that I locate the heir?

 

[army judge]

I am administrator of my sister's estate. In order to sell her property, i must obtain notarized signatures from the heirs granting me power of attorney to sell property. I have all signatures except for one. I have been unable to get in touch with this relative. I don't have his address nor phone number. Also, Other relatives have not had contact. What should my action be. Can I still sell property due to the fact that I locate the heir?

You have to open up probate to do this.
The judge can then partition the property (force a sale via court order), and divide up any profits.

Google your county, VA OPENING PROBATE

http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/resources/probate_in_virginia.pdf

http://www.virginiaestatelaw.com/main/chapters/probate/probateprocedure.shtml

Just to offer an example, this is what came back for Fairfax County, VA

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/courts/circuit/probate.htm

Your county will tell you how its done where you live.
If the property is in another county, Google THAT county.