Cap. 16 Art. 771Power of executor to sell property.

(1) The testamentary executor, for the purpose of paying the debts of the estate or of discharging the legacies, may, in the absence or insufficiency of funds in the estate, collect sums owing to the estate, or, in default, sell property.

(2) Such sale shall be made by public auction, unless the heirs agree, or the court, on the application of the executor, allows, that the sale be made otherwise.