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Can an executor collect money owed to estate after estate is closed?
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∙ 9y ago
They have a duty to do so. The estate can be reopened to finish off any new business that arises. This is a big issue in some cases.
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∙ 7y ago
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I have a full accounting of the estate funds and the executor took money from the estate how do get this money back from the executor I am a beneficary?
The executor is entitled to be paid for their work. The court has to approve the distribution and the fee they charged, which is often set by law. If the estate has been closed, you can sue the executor if they breached their fiduciary duty.
Can you collect money from your dead fathers unclaimed funds if your step mother was the estate representative and she has since remarried?
It would depend on the laws of the specific jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the situation. Generally, heirs or beneficiaries may have a claim to unclaimed funds, but it is best to consult with a lawyer or probate court to determine your rights in this situation.
Can your family member who is executor and beneficiary of estate refuse to pay deceased debts?
The executor cannot refuse to pay properly documented debts. They do not have to pay them personally, the money comes from the estate. If there isn't any money, they show the court the assets and distribution and the estate is closed.
What happens when a person dies and is owed money by a relative?
If the debt is evidenced in writing it is the obligation of the executor to collect the debt owed to the estate.
Can an Executor of a will collect money from the sale of the deceased's home in South Carolina?
Yes, that is one of the primary functions of the executor, to liquidate indivisible assets so that the proceeds from the estate can be distributed to the heirs.
What if an executor refuses to pay bills for the deceased?
The executor cannot refuse to pay properly documented debts. They do not have to pay them personally, the money comes from the estate. If there isn't any money, they show the court the assets and distribution and the estate is closed. And if they insist on not paying, the court can revoke their status as executor and assign it to someone else.
Can the executor get paid for their services?
They don't have to be paid if they don't want to be paid. But they are entitled to be compensated for their time and effort. And the estate won't be closed if there are outstanding debts, including money owed to the executor.
Is the executor of an estate paid on full value of house or what is owed?
The executor's fee is based on the value of the estate. Money owed is not a part of the estate, it is a claim against the estate.
If you are the executor of an estate and owe money to a lien holder can they go ofter money in the estate?
No. A personal creditor of yours has no right to attach the estate for which you are the executor. However, if you are also a beneficiary of that estate the creditor can go after your portion of the distribution.
Who is at fault if bank gives money to executor instead of beneficiary?
No one is at fault as the bank followed the law. The Executor is the person who should get the money. They are responsible to collect and value the estate and its holdings. Once inventoried and debts cleared, they can distribute the remaining assets to the beneficiaries.
After an estate is closed how long does it take to get your money?
The length of time for probate vary by county and state to state. But, mostly it depends on the executor as to how efficient they are in doing their duties after the probate process is complete. Find out who the executor (or admnistrator) is and ask them how long it will be before they start distributing the estate. ( You can find out who the executor is by viewing the will at your local Probate Court.)
Can an executor who is also a beneficiary get money from the estate while still in probate?
If the estate contains enough assets to settle all of the debts, they can. Also, the executor is, by law, entitled to be paid for their time. The rate is often set by law and the probate judge has to approve the distribution. If they have properly documented their time, it is reasonable to bill the estate and collect it.
