Raising money against assets / selling assets whilst in the period of administration

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Probate has been granted and we are in the period of administration.

I am residual beneficiary (and sole executor) and have land and property to come to me which needs to be transferred. Can I sell assets / dispose of them / raise finance against them whilst in the period of administration as executor / residual beneficiary?

If you are the executor then yes, you can do so provided you leave enough in the estate to cover any other bequests and any outstanding debts that may emerge.