ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1919 - SECT 51

ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1919 - SECT 51

51—Executor or administrator to have power of sale of real estate for payment of debts

        (1)         Every executor or administrator shall, whether there is a charge of debts, or a trust for payment of debts, or not, have the same power of sale of real estate for payment of debts as an executor now has with regard to personal estate.

        (2)         No person purchasing real estate of a deceased person from his executor or administrator shall be bound or concerned to inquire as to the existence of debts, the necessity for sale, or the application of the purchase-money.