Can a convicted felon serve as an executor in the state of Virginia?

Answer 1

If the deceased has named this individual as the executor of their estate, I do not believe there is a prohibition against it.... unless.... the individual is incarcerated and unable to carry out those duties.

Answer 2

Certainly not while they are still incarcerated in prison. However, other than that, as long as their actions are accomplished in accordance probate law, yes. If the deceased specified that particular person, the court will probably not intervene without good reason. However, the other heirs could filie a challenge with the ocurt questioning the suitability of the individual to carry out the duties.

Answer 3

United States

No one is an executor until they have been appointed by the court.

Generally, under the Uniform Probate Code, a person appointed as an executor must not have a conviction for any crime involving dishonesty, including a misdemeanor. Not all states have adopted the UPC and state laws vary. Some jurisdictions exclude a person with any felony conviction. A person must be of good character to serve as executor.

If a convicted felon was named as executor in the will and the testator has died, an interested party or any family members can object to the appointment and ask the court to disqualify the named executor because of their criminal history. The court can appoint another person as executor.

United States

No one is an executor until they have been appointed by the court.

Generally, under the Uniform Probate Code, a person appointed as an executor must not have a conviction for any crime involving dishonesty, including a misdemeanor. Not all states have adopted the UPC and state laws vary. Some jurisdictions exclude a person with any felony conviction. A person must be of good character to serve as executor.

If a convicted felon was named as executor in the will and the testator has died, an interested party or any family members can object to the appointment and ask the court to disqualify the named executor because of their criminal history. The court can appoint another person as executor.

United States

No one is an executor until they have been appointed by the court.

Generally, under the Uniform Probate Code, a person appointed as an executor must not have a conviction for any crime involving dishonesty, including a misdemeanor. Not all states have adopted the UPC and state laws vary. Some jurisdictions exclude a person with any felony conviction. A person must be of good character to serve as executor.

If a convicted felon was named as executor in the will and the testator has died, an interested party or any family members can object to the appointment and ask the court to disqualify the named executor because of their criminal history. The court can appoint another person as executor.

United States

No one is an executor until they have been appointed by the court.

Generally, under the Uniform Probate Code, a person appointed as an executor must not have a conviction for any crime involving dishonesty, including a misdemeanor. Not all states have adopted the UPC and state laws vary. Some jurisdictions exclude a person with any felony conviction. A person must be of good character to serve as executor.

If a convicted felon was named as executor in the will and the testator has died, an interested party or any family members can object to the appointment and ask the court to disqualify the named executor because of their criminal history. The court can appoint another person as executor.

Answer 4

Executor of an estate? Yes, if so named and/or the nature of his felony doesn't lead a judge to bar him or her as acting as such. Kentucky law makes no provision of a fiduciary based on felony status only on right to vote, own firearms or serve on juries, however does provide that if any heirs or beneficiaries to the estate have an objection to that person being named as the executor, they have the right to contest it. If that is the case, the decision is left up to the judge.

Answer 5

United States

No one is an executor until they have been appointed by the court.

Generally, under the Uniform Probate Code, a person appointed as an executor must not have a conviction for any crime involving dishonesty, including a misdemeanor. Not all states have adopted the UPC and state laws vary. Some jurisdictions exclude a person with any felony conviction. A person must be of good character to serve as executor.

If a convicted felon was named as executor in the will and the testator has died, an interested party or any family members can object to the appointment and ask the court to disqualify the named executor because of their criminal history. The court can appoint another person as executor.

Answer 6

I don't see why not; voting rights and specific enjoined activity are the only things some felons are prohibited from doing. If the felon was in prison for embezzlement, maybe not.

Answer 7

Yes, a convicted felon can be an executor of an estate in WV. The person who made out the will has every right to choose whom they want in control of the estate.