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Can the beneficiaries appoint a third executor when co-executors can't agree?
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No. An executor must be appointed by a court. Even if named in a will an executor has no legal power or authority until they have been appointed by the court. The will must be submitted for probate and the court must appoint the executor.
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Does the court need to assign a executor if the children agree who will be a executor?
The court will appoint the executor and typically will grant it to the person the children request.
Must all beneficiaries agree to new executor before he can be appointed?
No, beneficiaries do not have to agree on the appointment of an executor. The court makes the appointment. If the family doesn't want someone appointed, the court will likely assign the duties to an attorney or bank.
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 happens if an executor of an estate is removed from the position for mismanagement and stealing but the rest of the heirs will approve of another family member to be the new executor in new york?
The court can appoint a successor. Family squabbling cannot be allowed to stop the probating of the estate.The court can appoint a successor. Family squabbling cannot be allowed to stop the probating of the estate.The court can appoint a successor. Family squabbling cannot be allowed to stop the probating of the estate.The court can appoint a successor. Family squabbling cannot be allowed to stop the probating of the estate.
Who becomes executor of will when original executor dies?
Upon the death of the testator the Will must be presented to probate court for allowance and the court must appoint the executor. The court will generally appoint the executor named in the Will if one was named. If that person is deceased or declines to serve the court will appoint a successor. An interested party can request appointment.
After death of the grantor of POA who is in charge of the estate?
A Power of Attorney has no relationship to the estate. A Power of Attorney automatically ends at the death of the grantor. The will names an executor who will be responsible for the administration of the estate. If there is no will, the court can appoint an executor. If there is no family member that all the beneficiaries agree can be the executor, the court will appoint a bank or attorney to serve as the executor, at the appropriate fees, of course. Consult a probate attorney in your state or country for further information. The executor named in the will or the administrator appointed through the court if there is no will is in charge of the estate after death. The power of attorney has no effect once the grantor dies.
Does the courts take over or appoint an administator of and estate in the case of 2 siblings not agree on one The estate in question has no will?
The court will appoint an executor, at the expense of the estate.
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.
Can a vehicle in an estate be taken to a dealership if all heirs do not agree?
The executor determines what will occur. While they will normally attempt to agree with the wishes of the beneficiaries, they are responsible for resolving the estate and its debts.
Can the executor of an estate borrow against the estate with the informed consent of all beneficiaries?
Yes, as long as all beneficuiaries agree. It is a simple loan agreement.
Can a executor change a will and split it 5050 with anouther person when the will does not state that?
No. Executors must carry out the terms of the will as they are written with this exception: The beneficiaries may agree amongst themselves to divide the estate in a manner other than that in the will. This is just recognition of the fact that people can make gifts as they see fit. This does not give an executor power to do that. The beneficiaries do it and instruct the executor to make the distribution the way they want to.
How is the personal representative decided on when there is no will and no estate?
Often the court will grant it to the person that applies for it. They may require all of the beneficiaries agree to the individual, or they may appoint a neutral party.
