It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.
It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.
It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.
It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.
No, an executor manages a person's estate after they pass away, while a trustee manages assets placed in a trust. If there is no trust established, there is no need to appoint a trustee. However, if a trust is part of the estate plan, a trustee will need to be appointed.
It depends on the Will. If the Will creates a testamentary trust, and transfers property to, it then a trustee must be appointed by the court.
No, an executor and a trustee are not the same. An executor is responsible for managing the deceased's estate and ensuring the terms of the will are carried out, while a trustee manages assets in a trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries during the trust's duration.
Yes.A will must be probated in order for it to be approved by the court and for the court to appoint an executor. If a trust is set up in a will (testamentary trust) then the court must officially appoint the trustee also. The executor and the trustee must follow the provisions in the will, the testamentary trust and the state probate laws under the supervision of the court.Both the executor and the trustee must follow the provisions of the will and the trust set forth in the will exactly. They have no power to change anything. If they fail to act efficiently they should be reported to the court and replaced. They have no other power except that provided by the will and the court.
Yes, an executor of a will in Queensland is also considered a trustee. The executor's role includes managing the deceased's estate and distributing assets to the beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the will, which involves acting in a fiduciary capacity similar to that of a trustee.
In Texas, if the executor of a will is incarcerated for a felony, they may be disqualified from serving as executor. It will be up to the court to determine if a new executor should be appointed to handle the estate administration.
Typically, the power to appoint a trustee would have been granted by the settlor in the trust instrument. If the trust instrument allows for the remaining trustees to appoint a third trustee, then they would be able to do so. It is important to review the specific terms of the trust document to determine the trustees' authority in this situation.
No, an executor and a trustee are not the same. An executor is responsible for managing the deceased's estate and ensuring the terms of the will are carried out, while a trustee manages assets in a trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries during the trust's duration.
No, they can appoint another trustee, as long as all the promised wishes get carried out specifically as designated.
The executor should be reported to the court that made the appointment. The executor should be removed for a breach of their fiduciary duty. The court can appoint a successor trustee.
Yes.A will must be probated in order for it to be approved by the court and for the court to appoint an executor. If a trust is set up in a will (testamentary trust) then the court must officially appoint the trustee also. The executor and the trustee must follow the provisions in the will, the testamentary trust and the state probate laws under the supervision of the court.Both the executor and the trustee must follow the provisions of the will and the trust set forth in the will exactly. They have no power to change anything. If they fail to act efficiently they should be reported to the court and replaced. They have no other power except that provided by the will and the court.
The court will appoint an administrator/executor/trustee, if no one is named in the will.
In order for there to be an estate, there must be a trustee. You don't have to name one in your will, the court will appoint one. And many banks will serve as a trustee. In most estates no trust is created and therefore no trustee is appointed. Generally, the only fiduciary needed is an executor (with a will) or administrator (without a will). The court will issue either Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration and the fiduciary will have the authority to settle the estate.
You may certainly make that request of the court. When there are issues like this, the court may even appoint a different executor.
The executor can resign through the court and the court can appoint the attorney as the executor.The executor can resign through the court and the court can appoint the attorney as the executor.The executor can resign through the court and the court can appoint the attorney as the executor.The executor can resign through the court and the court can appoint the attorney as the executor.
The court will not usually appoint someone to be an executor if they are incarcerated. The court can appoint anyone as the executor and will often appoint a bank or lawyer to take care of the estate.
The co-executor must resign and the court can appoint a successor if an independent co-executor is necessary.The co-executor must resign and the court can appoint a successor if an independent co-executor is necessary.The co-executor must resign and the court can appoint a successor if an independent co-executor is necessary.The co-executor must resign and the court can appoint a successor if an independent co-executor is necessary.
Yes. You can appoint the same person as your executor in your will even if that person has been appointed by someone else as their executor in their will.
A trust doesn't have an executor. It has a trustee. The trustee manages the trust according to the terms of the trust.