Escrow & Title
A Pennsylvania property inherited by the heirs of a deceased owner must be sold through the:
APREC probate property program
BEstate's personal representative after satisfying the deceased's debts and estate administration requirements✓ Correct
CCounty recorder of deeds sale process
DNearest relative regardless of estate proceedings
Explanation
An inherited Pennsylvania property must be sold through the estate's personal representative (executor or administrator), who has authority to convey title on behalf of the estate. The estate must go through proper administration — paying debts, filing final tax returns, and distributing assets — before the property can be transferred to heirs or sold.
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