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Can an executor give money to a sibling who wasnt included in the will without consulting the other beneficiaries of the will?
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∙ 11y ago
It will depend on the laws in the jurisdiction in question. If the sibling was born after the will was made, it may be a rule of law to add them.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoOf course not, unless that person has a claim against the estate for a debt that has to be resolved.
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Can an executor hide information from a sibling?
An executor has a duty to act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries, which includes being transparent and providing information to the beneficiaries. Hiding information from a sibling could be seen as a breach of fiduciary duty and may have legal consequences. It is important for all beneficiaries to have access to relevant information about the estate.
Who attends reading of will?
Typically, the beneficiaries named in the will, the executor(s) of the will, and the deceased person's attorney may attend the reading of the will. However, in many jurisdictions, formal readings of wills are not legally required or commonly practiced, so most beneficiaries are often informed of the will's contents by the executor after the deceased person's passing.
Are brothers an sisters responsible for a debt of a sibling deaceased even with a spouse?
Siblings certainly are not 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.
Should sibling who is executor and is inheriting estate residual be able to get executor fees from other sibling who is inheriting most of estate in real estate?
Yes. There is a lot of work and responsibility involved in being the executor of an estate. The one sibling/beneficiary who is appointed should not be reqired to work for the other beneficiary for free. In some cases the executor may not charge the statutory fee, however, they should not be expected to work for free. The executor fee should be paid from the estate. If one of two sibling is inheriting real estate then they should make a cash contribution equal to one-half of the executor's fee.
If a home is left to siblings in a will can executor silbling set sale price to sell to other sibling?
Yes, the executor of the estate can make decisions such as this. it is usually best to talk it through if you are on good terms with your sibling.
Can an executor of an heir eviction a sibling from property that they live in of the deceased?
They do have that ability to have them removed. The property belongs to the estate and the executor is responsible for it. They can rent or sell the property.
What rights does a sibling have to ask to see deceased parents bank accounts from the executor?
yes he/she is allowed
Can a sibling claim themselves as executor of your parents estate without your consent if there isn't a will?
They can't claim to be the executor, they have to be appointed by the court, otherwise they have no legal standing to do anything with the estate. And you have the right to object to their being appointed executor.
Can brother executor prevent sibling from living in mothers home while she is still living?
The executor has no power while the person is living. Until they are appointed by the court, they have no power.
How do you select an executor for a family trust and will?
You select a person that you trust. Often people will make their spouse or sibling an executor. Others prefer to leave it in the hands of a bank or lawyer.
What to do when all assets stolen by sibling before estate probated?
The executor or administrator of the estate should sue those people for the wrongful taking of the decedent's money. If the sibling who stole the money is the executor or administrator, you can bring an action in the probate court to have that person removed as executor or administrator and have another person appointed who would sue for the return of the money.
Can a sibling sue another sibling for interference with inheritance?
That's the decision of the executor of the estate. If the other siblings want to keep the property, they would have to pay the other for their share.
