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What is the name of the court petition to remove an executor of a will?
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∙ 13y ago
To remove an executor from an estate a petition must be filed. Then there has to be reasoning provided either ineligibility or misconduct. All this must be provided to file in order for a representative of court to review and make a decision.
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∙ 9y ago
Debra Magby
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Can a parent just come and demand to be the executor?
They can name you as the executor when their will is drafted. However, you are under no obligation to serve. When the will is eventually filed in probate you only need to sign a declination and the court will appoint an executor.
Can my sister as the executor be a beneficiary?
No. Only the court can appoint an executor. You could petition the court to name your sister as co-executor but make certain you provide a good reason to support your request.
How do I find out who is handling my fathers estate will?
Contact the court that has jurisdiction and ask if a petition has been filed in your father's name. The petition will name the executor and provide the name of the attorney who is handling the estate. If you live at a distance ask how you could obtain a copy by mail.
How do you change the executor of a will?
The individual has his or her will amended to show the new named executor or executrix. The amending will need to be witnessed and notarized (preferably) in the same manner as the original document, but not neccessarily by the original witnesses. An executor or executrix who has been appointed by the probate court or was named by the testator (testrix) must be relieved of the responsibility through the court.
If there are co-executors mentioned in a will one by name the other only by address who is the executor and does the executor have the right to remove any property without the will being read?
First, no one is the executor of a will until the will has been submitted to the probate court for allowance and the executor(s) has been duly appointed by the probate court.Typographical errors and indefinite references made in the will will be resolved when the will is reviewed by the court. The will must be submitted with a petition asking the court to allow it and appoint the estate representative. The court will issue Letters Testamentary to the appointed executor(s).No one has any right to remove any property from the estate until the will is allowed and the executor(s) appointed by the court. Once appointed the executor is the only person with the right to manage the estate property. They must pay the debts of the decedent, pay the costs of probating the estate and distribute the remaining assets according to the provisions in the will and the state laws of intestacy.
Can a named executor be replaced?
Yes. As long as they still have legal capacity, a testator can make changes to their will by executing a codicil which is a new document that is attached to a will. If the changes are substantial or made multiple times it is better to execute a new will and destroy the old one.
How do you become a co-executor of your mother's will?
The following is general information only. You should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction who specializes in probate law. The testator usually names the executor in the will. When the testator dies, the named executor files the will for probate and must also petition to be appointed as the executor at the same time. The executor has no power or legal authority until they have been appointed by the court. If your mother didn't name you as co-executor in her will then you will need to consult with the person who was named in the will. Perhaps they would consider allowing you to join in the petition for appointment as a co-executor.
Is it executor under the Will or Executor of the Estate?
Not all wills name an executor. If an executor is named in the will they must submit the will to probate for allowance and petition for appointment as the executor. In that case they will be both the executor under the will and the executor of the estate once appointed.In some cases, the named executor has died. In that case the court must appoint another person to act as executor. In some cases the executor named in the will declines the appointment. In that case the court will appoint an alternate. Either of these executors can be referred to as executors under the will and they are both executors of the estate. It may simply be a matter of style.Some may acknowledge a distinction that a person who is executor under the will has not been officially appointed by the court and the executor of the estate has been appointed by the court and Letters Testamentary have been issued making the appointment official.
Who is usually appointed executor of a will?
The will normally names an alternate executor who would take over if the first executor dies or declines the appointment. The alternate executor would petition the probate court for appointment. In the event there is no alternate named, or if that alternate does not want to or cannot be appointed, then one of the residuary legatees under the will may petition for appointment as "administrator cum testamento annexo" or "administrator with the will annexed". All of the residuary legatees have the right to be appointed, so they will all have to agree on a successor. No will shall fail as a results of the executor not being available. The court will appoint an attorney (at attorney rates!) or a bank to be the executor if no other interested person is available.
Who becomes executor of will when original executor dies?
Upon the death of the testator the Will must be presented to probate court for allowance and the court must appoint the executor. The court will generally appoint the executor named in the Will if one was named. If that person is deceased or declines to serve the court will appoint a successor. An interested party can request appointment.
Can you name yourself as an executor of a relative's estate?
You do not have the power to do so. Only the court can appoint an executor.
What if you don't want to be a co executor?
Yes. No one can force you to be executor, even if they name you as executor in their will. In the event the person named as executor declines, the probate court can appoint a new executor instead.
