The sale of assets, financing or life insurance can become liquid sources of funds for your estate. This is usually the least viable option for most estates for many reasons. Assets are often the part of an estate intended to be passed on, not sold.
Some assets carry special sentimental value.
Some assets are not easily sold because a buyer may be difficult to find. And even if a buyer is found, the sale of assets may not provide all of the cash needed to cover estate expenses. Financing Borrowing money for expenses is also an option, but also not very viable. A loan may be difficult to obtain, interest rates could be too high, or collateral may be required. The proceeds from a life insurance policy are usually the most viable liquidity option for an estate.