Practice question
The decedent had an undisputed, legally binding contract to convey estate land to the person now appointed administrator. The court properly authorizes completion under Rule89 §8 after required notice and without impairing creditor payment. Who executes the deed for the estate under that section?
- The administrator privately signs both sides without any safeguard.
- The clerk of court executes the deed because the conveyance is to the executor or administrator.
- Any unrelated neighbor.
- The buyer's accountant without court authority.
- No conveyance can ever be completed after death.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_72-109_proceedings.html — Rules88–91 and adult-guardianship Rules92–97, subject to later law and AM03-02-05-SC for minors.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/mar2005/gr_156403_2005.html — Pahamotang v PNB, GR156403, March31 2005, main decision (Rule89 notice).
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