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Q: Can executor be prosecuted for embezzlement of estate funds?
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Can you collect money from your dead fathers unclaimed funds if your step mother was the estate representative and she has since remarried?

It would depend on the laws of the specific jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the situation. Generally, heirs or beneficiaries may have a claim to unclaimed funds, but it is best to consult with a lawyer or probate court to determine your rights in this situation.


Can an executor use estate funds to buy anything they desire?

Of course not.


Can an executor access stock funds to cover funeral expenses?

The stock funds would be a part of the estate. They can be sold to cover estate debts.


If the estate does not pay card balances that are small from an estate and funds are dispersed what can happen?

The executor of the estate may be liable for the debt.


Is a executor liable for any bills?

The executor is not personally liable. They are required to use the estate funds to resolve bills.


Can an executor fix home with estate funds?

If the home is a part of the estate, they certainly may do so. The executor is responsible for all the assets of the estate. That would include reasonable repairs to a home.


Are executor expenses tax deductible?

they are not a deductable amount. You can claim expenses as an executor against the estate funds. However, if you do claim executor expenses against the amount of the estate they are taxed as income for the person claiming them.


Why would an executor of an estate be revoked?

Failure to comply with the court's directives. Embezzling the funds of the estate. Resigning from the position.


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.


I have a full accounting of the estate funds and the executor took money from the estate how do get this money back from the executor I am a beneficary?

The executor is entitled to be paid for their work. The court has to approve the distribution and the fee they charged, which is often set by law. If the estate has been closed, you can sue the executor if they breached their fiduciary duty.


Is a bank supposed to refused to pay accumulated salaries in a deceased person's bank account to applicants?

Banks do not handle salaries or applicants in regards to an estate. They do not disburse funds after the account owner has died. You should contact the executor and the attorney who is handling the estate.Banks do not handle salaries or applicants in regards to an estate. They do not disburse funds after the account owner has died. You should contact the executor and the attorney who is handling the estate.Banks do not handle salaries or applicants in regards to an estate. They do not disburse funds after the account owner has died. You should contact the executor and the attorney who is handling the estate.Banks do not handle salaries or applicants in regards to an estate. They do not disburse funds after the account owner has died. You should contact the executor and the attorney who is handling the estate.


Is an executor entitled to a commission on the estate if the home is left to him and the money is to be distributed among 3 siblings?

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.