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Can the executor spend money to repair or improve a house before it is sold?

The executor has a wide range of options for dealing with property, and unless the will has more specific rules, the executor only has to act reasonably and with the best interest of the beneficiaries in mind. This power includes deciding to abandon property, sell it as is, or improve it using money in the estate. The court will only approve amounts that are accounted for and reasonable.