Pennsylvania § 3351 - Power to sell.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3351 — Power to sell., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3351. Power to sell.
Except as otherwise provided by the will, if any, the personal representative may sell, at public or private sale, any personal property whether specifically bequeathed or not, and any real property not specifically devised, and with the joinder of the specific devisee real property specifically devised. When the personal representative has been required to give a bond, no proceeds of real estate, including proceeds arising by reason of involuntary conversion, shall be paid to him until the court has made an order excusing him from entering additional security or requiring additional security, and in the latter event, only after he has entered the additional security.
(Dec. 10, 1974, P.L.867, No.293, eff. imd.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3351
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3351 cover?
Section 3351 ("Power to sell.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 3351?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3351" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 3351 apply to my situation?
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