If special letters of administration have been granted, but now I need normal letters of administration in order to sell the property before the trustee sale; all the probate notes have been cleared and I am only waiting for the hearing....can I go in for an Ex parte for order shortening time for normal letters?

It's the responsibility of the executor/administrator to settle the estate.  

Most 401k administrators will allow you to borrow up to 50% of the account value or (not to exceed $50K).  

Plans vary so check with your administrator on your plan's rules, but common rules are that you pay the loan back over 5 years with interest.  

If you have employer sponsored plan you will have to check with your plan administrator if they will allow in-service distribution. 

I'm in healthcare administration and I'm also adjunct faculty at a medical school. 

Purpose: Owner-occupied purchases only. This includes residential property of 1 - 4 units. Buyer must sign a statement attesting that he or she intends to live in the property. Eligibility requirements: 1) 90 Days war...

Typically, employer sponsored plans can not be rolled over until you are either no longer working for this employer or reach a retirement age.To find out for sure contact your employer (or plan administrator) and inquire with them if they allow for "in-service distribution". 

That being said, sometimes, it may be worth co-mingling the assets in the same LLC because of the administrative burden however, when you introduce separate partners into the equation, you should want separate LLCs.

Companies go bankrupt all the time, but the Social Security Administration doesn't.