Sale of real estate to satisfy debts and legacies

§ 20–1108. Sale of real estate to satisfy debts and legaciesWhere the Probate Court is satisfied, upon a report of the auditor, that it is necessary to sell the real estate, or a part thereof, it shall authorize the executor or administrator to sell the property, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the payment, of the debts or legacies, or both, on such terms as the court directs. Any surplus of the proceeds of the sale, after payment of debts and legacies and costs of administration, is deemed real estate, and shall lie distributed among the heirs or devisees as their interests may appear.