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Can an executor do maintenance work to a family home when the other children are not consulted and they are being held responsible for the cost of repairs?
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The executor must be appointed by the court. Once appointed they have the authority and responsibility to do whatever is necessary to settle the estate. That is the purpose of having an executor. If repairs are necessary to maintain the property or to prepare it for sale the executor has the authority to arrange for the repairs.
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Can the executor pay for work needed on properties?
The executor is responsible for the assets of the estate. That would include taking care of the property taxes, upkeep and maintenance. The executor is not personally responsible for the bills, the estate is.
Can an executor live in real property and do up grades before they settle the estate?
They can certainly do so. The executor is responsible for all the assets of the estate. That would include reasonable maintenance, protection and repairs to a home.
Is the executor responsible for the lawyers fees?
The estate is responsible for attorney's fees. The executor is responsible to pay the debts of the estate before any property can be distributed. If the executor mishandles the funds they will be personally liable.
Is an executor responsible for the debt?
Not personally. The estate is responsible.
Is the executor responsible for paying all taxes on an estate?
The estate is responsible for paying all taxes. The executor is responsible for making sure that the estate does so.
Can a claim be submitted for repairs if the homeowner is recently deceased and the home is in probate?
The estate is responsible for the maintenance of the property. The administrator or executor of the estate can submit a claim on behalf of the estate.
Is an executor responsible for anything missing from an estate property?
The executor has the responsible to maintain the estate. That includes keeping the property safe.
Is the executor responsible for maintening house and garden?
The executor is responsible for the estate. That would include keeping the property in good condition.
Is surviving spouse responsible for medical bills in NJ?
Only if she is the executor of the estate. The executor is responsible for all estate debts.
Does the court need to assign a executor if the children agree who will be a executor?
The court will appoint the executor and typically will grant it to the person the children request.
Is the executor responsible for distributing inheritance?
That is the job of the executor. To distribute the estate and liquidate the assets.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceasded parents medical bills in Michigan?
The children are not directly responsible. If you are the executor of the estate, yes, insomuch as there are assets to pay them with. If the debts exceed the assets, there are some people who will not get paid, including the beneficiaries.
