The question is a little sketchy but, yes, they probably can. The Executor has a FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY to not let the estate "go to waste" (devalue or be wrongly used) until such time as the will is probated and all the property is distributed according to the stated wishes of the deceased. If you are living in the home of the deceased, and under normal circumstances, would not have done so during the deceased's lifetime - even if you ultimately wind up inheriting the home, you will have to compensate the estate for your living privileges.
It is relatively common to for a beneficiary to be executor. They are more likely to get the estate closed quickly.
In case of demise of the life insurance policy holder, only the NOMINEE is the beneficiary to get the amount. In case nomination is not done, the legal heir of the deceased person can apply before the insurance authority for the death benefit.
The beneficiary has not control over the will. The court will determine who the executor will be.
As long as the will was properly drafted and is allowed by the court the executor and the beneficiary can be the same person.
The executor does not have to be a beneficiary. The court can appoint any responsible person to serve in that capacity.
No it's the person that is paying for the funeral or an executor of the deceased's estate.
Yes. Insurance proceeds, unless the beneficiary is the estate, are payable directly to the person who is named as the beneficiary beneficiary. As such, the policy proceeds pass "outside" of the estate and do not become a part of it. If the same person who is the named beneficiary of the policy is also the executor of the estate, he/she is required to carry out the directives of the Will. This includes paying legal debts of the deceased, ensuring protection of the value of the assets of the estate, and distributing the assets as directed in the Will.
No. Only the court can appoint an executor. You could petition the court to name your sister as co-executor but make certain you provide a good reason to support your request.
You have to buy the property from someone. And the only person that can sell it is the executor.
You have conflicting legal terms in your question.An executor is appointed when the decedent left a will.Intestate means that the decedent died without a will. If the son was the "named beneficiary" as you stated then there must be a will.The son can petition the court to be appointed the executor of the will.If there is no will some qualified person must petition the probate court to be appointed the Administrator of the estate. The son would be a qualified person.
The executor of the estate.
If the beneficiaries are in agreement and there are no debts remaining, yes. The estate can quit claim to the beneficiary.