Of course they do. You can find these at most furniture shops or on some websites. They are expensive though. But if you do not mind the cost, then you should go to the nearest store and ask if they have any.
not legally, no. If you think your executrix is skimming, and you have standing, tell the court and have her replaced. The stuff isn't hers, she's just the custodian.
That would be one of the key duties of the executrix. They have to inventory, value and liquidate the estate.
The correct office that the daughter could apply for is 'Administrator'. An 'Executor' is only appointed when there is a will.
Apply to the court for letters of authority. If the situation is properly documented, it should not be a problem.
The executrix owes nothing to anyone. The estate is distributed according to the will or the law. In some cases the law may make exceptions to the will, particularly if the children are minors.
The executrix is responsible to distribute the assets according to the will or the laws. The consent of the beneficiaries is not required.
Executrix
Absolutely! Many people have either 2 Executrixs (female) or perhaps an Exector (male) and Executrix. Executrix's aren't taken lightly and they are to follow the wishes of the deceased to the letter. This means paying off all bills and other debts, and then the Estate goes into Probate and they will be sure all person/property taxes are paid and all creditors are paid. Once this is done then what is left in the Estate will be disbursed to any Heirs that the deceased mentioned in the Will. The Executrix can also collect 1% - 3.5% out of the total assests of the Estate for carrying out this duty, but anything over 3.5% may go into court as it's on the high side. Usually family within family won't charge anything for being Executrix or if they feel they deserve it won't go over 2% of the total Estate. Marcy * The person will need to file a request with the probate court to obtain a copy of the will if the primary executor or executrix refuses to supply them a copy.
The beneficiaries have no authority as to how an estate is to be handled. That is the duty of the executor or executrix who will be held personally and legally accountable to the court for all assets and property belonging to the deceased. Therefore the executor has a legal obligation to inventory ALL property and assets and to accurately enter them into the probate filing of the estate.
The fee is set by state law.
Yes. Your sister can file a "Declination" and the petition to have the will allowed can list you as the executor. The attorney handling the estate will know how to file the proper documents so that you can be appointed.
That is the option of the executrix. They don't have to get permission from every heir to manage the estate.
The executrix has a responsibility to keep proper records, and in England and Wales would be liable for the rest of her life for her conduct of the estate. The short answer to your question is: no.