North Carolina § 28A-17-2 - Contents of petition for sale.
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§ 28A-17-2. Contents of petition for sale.
The petition to sell real property shall include: A description of the real property and interest therein sought to be sold; The names, ages and addresses, if known, of the devisees and heirs of the decedent; A statement that the personal representative has determined that it is in the best interest of the administration of the estate to sell the real property sought to be sold. History (1868-9, c. 113, s. 43; Code, s. 1437; Rev., s. 77; C.S., s. 79; 1973, c. 1329, s. 3.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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