In re Estate of Ricaud

Citations

• 57 Cal. 421

Syllabus

<p>Distribution—Estates of Deceased Persons.—Where there is not an ascertained balance of assets in the hands of an administrator, or if the assets are merely claimed to exist, and the right to them is involved in litigation, the estate is not ready for distribution, and the Court has the power, in its discretion, to delay the distribution until the right to the assets is judicially determined, and the balance of assets for distribution is ascertained.</p> <p>Estates of Deceased Persons — Trust — Sale.—A trust or power to sell real estate should not be exercised while there is a cloud over the title affecting its value, or the land is held adversely.</p>