The executor has full rights to properly execute the will. All distributions must be cleared by the court.
The executor has the ability to sell real property in the estate. The probate court will have to approve the sale.
The executor, with the permission of the court, decides. While the wishes of the beneficiaries will be considered, the estate takes precedence over their wishes.
Since the executor has the authority to handle the assets of the estate, pay any debts, and collect a statutory fee for their services before the legacies are paid the executor would have no reason to file a claim against the estate. They would be filing a claim against themselves in their capacity as the executor. You need to provide more details.
No. If your stepmother was executor of the estate, she still is the executor and entitled to those funds, not you.
An executor of a will is the same thing as a trustee. They are responsible for the estate and making sure that plans are carried out.
Legally, they cannot live in the house without the consent of the executor of the estate.
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.
You may be able to have the executor transfer the property directly from the estate with your consent. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.You may be able to have the executor transfer the property directly from the estate with your consent. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.You may be able to have the executor transfer the property directly from the estate with your consent. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.You may be able to have the executor transfer the property directly from the estate with your consent. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.
The executor can move into the estate. However, they do need to pay rent or show the court how they are compensating the estate, for instance, free rent instead of collecting a fee.
It will depend on the terms of the will, which may include the executor's right to exercisediscretion when differences arise between the benficiaries.You need to consult the family lawyer who's handling the estate.
Yes. The Executor has full authority regarding the estate of the deceased. I have seen a few cases myself where the executor cremated the body, took the ashes to a private location, and never told anyone of that location. Obviously, however, the siblings could attempt to fight this in court.
An executor cannot sell the life estate. If the sister was given a life estate she has the right to the use and possession of the property for life. The property cannot be sold without her written consent.
You can't be the executor of an estate if the individual is still living. Property transfers are done the same as any other time.
The executor has the duty to preserve the estate in all aspects, including making money for it. The heirs' consent is not necessary.
An executor must be appointed by the court. An executor can sell the property of the decedent, after the debts have been paid, if that power was granted in the will or if the court has issued a license to sell.
No. The executor gets no commissions. They get paid a fee set by the state.You need guidance from the attorney who is handling the estate. An executor is personally liable for mishandling estate property or funds.
The executor of an estate has no power while the individual is still living. If they have been appointed as conservator of the person, they may move them.