Authority of court regarding sales of realty; responsibility for proceeds; restrictions on sales; auditor’s report

§ 20–1106. Authority of court regarding sales of realty; responsibility for proceeds; restrictions on sales; auditor’s reportThe Probate Court has plenary authority to administer the real estate situated in the District of Columbia oi decedents as far as may be necessary for the payment of funeral expenses, debts, costs of administration, and estate, inheritance and succession taxes, and legacies, and to distribute among those entitled thereto the surplus proceeds of sales of real estate made in the course of the administration. The bonds of executors and administrators are responsible for the proceeds of sale of real estate sold by them under the order of the court for purposes of administration. A sale of real estate may not be made unless it is required for the purposes of paying the above-mentioned charges and such legacies as are chargeable upon the real estate, or until the auditor of the court has ascertained and reported those debts and legacies, the deficiency of personal assets, and the real estate necessary to be sold for the payment of the charges and legacies. Objections to the report may be filed, heard and determined as provided by rules of court.