24 chapters · 354 sections in this title.
15 V.I.C. § 491 Sale by order of court
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No sale of the property of a decedent's estate is valid unless made by order of the district court, as in this chapter prescribed, or unless otherwise authorized by law or the decedent's will. The application for an order of sale shall be the petition of the executor or administr…
15 V.I.C. § 492 Sale of property to pay charges, expenses and claims
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(a) Upon the filing of the inventory the executor or administrator may make an application to sell the personal property of the estate for the purpose of paying the funeral charges, expenses of administration, the claims, if any, against the estate, and for the purposes of distri…
15 V.I.C. § 493 Status of devised or bequeathed property
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The property, real and personal, given by the will to any devisee or legatee, is liable for the payment of the funeral charges, expenses of administration, and of claims against the estate. If there is more than one devisee or legatee, such liability is in proportion to the value…
15 V.I.C. § 494 Manner of sale of personal property
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(a) Upon issuance by the court of the order prescribed in section 492(a) of this title, the executor or administrator shall sell such personal property from time to time for the purpose specified in such section 492, and as often and as much thereof as may be necessary. Such sale…