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Inherited-property guide

Full vs. Limited IAEA Authority in a California Probate Sale

An appointed representative's exact authority controls. Full authority may permit a real-property sale using the IAEA notice procedure, while limited or court-supervised paths can require court approval and additional sale rules.

Updated 2026-07-21

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Appointment is not the same as unlimited authority

Review the filed petition, court order, issued Letters, bond conditions, will, and later court orders rather than relying on a verbal description.

Full authority still has procedure

A full-authority sale can require Notice of Proposed Action and compliance with statutory duties. An objection or special order can change the path.

Limited authority may require court confirmation

Court-supervised sales have technical notice, appraisal, bid, reporting, confirmation, and timing requirements that should be reviewed by qualified professionals.

Frequently asked questions

Can a named executor sign before Letters issue?

Being named in a will does not by itself establish current signing authority. The controlling documents and applicable procedure must be reviewed.