Act No. 190 Section 721

Realty may be sold to pay legacies.

Section 721

SEC. 721. Realty may be sold to pay legacies. — When a legacy is given by a will which, for want of sufficient personal estate or otherwise, is chargeable upon the real estate of the deceased, the executor may be licensed by the court to sell such real estate for the purpose of paying such legacy, as provided in the sale of real estate for the payment of debts.

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CitationAct No. 190 Section 721 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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