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Can an executor of an estate not notify beneficiaries of a will?
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∙ 13y ago
yes Answer: Not if the estate was filed in the probate court and she was the duly appointed executor. An executor can't operate in secret if the other interested parties are on their toes. That would be grounds for removal and besides that, everything an executor does is public information. At several stages in the administration of the estate the executor must provide proof of service to the court. That means that the executor has to prove to the court that she provided notice of her activities to the interested parties. Also, probate records are PUBLIC records and anyone can go to the probate court and inspect the papers in the file. If you can't go yourself, you could call the appropriate court and to request copies of any documents filed.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. By law the executor must send notification of the probate procedure. An executor, including any executor named in the will, has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. As part of that request to be appointed they are required by law to send notice of their request to the heirs at law and beneficiaries under the will.
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∙ 9y agoIt is the duty of executors to inform all beneficiaries of what is happening with an estate. The executors have to keep the beneficiaries updated every step of the way.
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Should a solicitor notify beneficiaries if an executor owes money to the estate?
Generally, an executor is in a fiduciary position and thus prohibited from using the assets of an estate for personal use. It should be reported to the court immediately.
Does the executor receive the estate in the UK?
No, the beneficiaries receive the estate. An executor could be a beneficiary
Does the Executor answer to the beneficiaries?
The executor should operate in the estate's best interests.
Does the executor fee continue as long as the estate has property?
Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.
Does an executor have to find living relatives?
That is one of their jobs. They have to notify all the beneficiaries.
What is Alabama state law on the power of Executor over the beneficiaries?
The executor has no power over the beneficiaries. The executor is responsible to the probate court for the administration of the estate. They must make a full accounting to the court.
Do you have to be a resident of the state of NC to be executor of an estate of a parent?
There are no residency requirements for being executor. The beneficiaries do have to be citizens of the US.
If an executor of a Will inform beneficiaries of the contents b4 the testator is deceased and this leads to pressure on the executor or on the other beneficiaries to do deals what does this mean?
The executor is breaching their duties. They have no control over the estate prior to the testator's death.
Can an executor sell house against wishes of beneficiaries if liquidation of the house is not necessary to cover estate expenses or taxes?
If the power to sell real estate was granted in the will then the executor has the power to sell it. However, if ALL the beneficiaries agree that the property should be retained they should insist the property not be sold. Remember that the beneficiaries own the real estate. If the executor proceeds to try to sell the property the beneficiaries should petition the court to review the matter ASAP.
What if a beneficiary of a will dies while the will is being dealt with by the executor?
The beneficiaries' estate will get their share. The executor will continue to process things according to the will.
Is there a law preventing an executor from selling property if the beneficiaries do not agree with the sale?
There is no such law. The executor has the power, from the court, to settle the estate.
What information should be included in a letter from the estate executor to the heirs or beneficiaries of an estate?
Only you know what you want them to know.
