Owner Died, But Property Wasn't Included in Probate

[David Humphrey]

Hey everybody,

Found an off market deal where the owner died, the will was probated, but the real estate wasn't included in the probate.  The executrix/heir of the property lives local to me, so no big deal there.  It seems like they are just letting this place sit. 

My question:  Would the probate case need to be reopened (closed currently) to transfer the real estate to the heirs, or could the executor sell it (obviously not directly) without the case being reopened.  

What I find strange is that the real estate was in the will, but after reading the probate docket and looking at the auditor's site, the property is still in the name of the deceased (2013 death).  Thanks!