In Re the Estate of Olson

*557GILBERTSON, Chief Justice

(on reassignment).

[¶ 1.] Wayne Olson, in his capacity as the personal representative of Glenn Olson’s estate, sold real property that had been specifically devised to James Olson and other devisees as tenants in common. Personal property passing under the residuary clause was also sold at public auction. The trial court confirmed the sales but sanctioned the personal representative $1,000 for failing to give James advance notice of the public auctions. We reverse and remand in part and affirm in part.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2.] Glenn Olson died testate on…