You don't, but the estate does.
All the rights required. He or she does not need to be an executor to receive any bequest. It is the responsibility and legal duty of the executor to carry out the wishes of the deceased.
The executor is responsible for the distribution of the estate. The remainder man does not need a separate executor, though there may be cases were they need to have their own attorney.
You need to file a motion to have the executor removed and a successor appointed. You will need to present your reasons to the court.You need to file a motion to have the executor removed and a successor appointed. You will need to present your reasons to the court.You need to file a motion to have the executor removed and a successor appointed. You will need to present your reasons to the court.You need to file a motion to have the executor removed and a successor appointed. You will need to present your reasons to the court.
Generally, an executor doesn't need to be the "legal spouse".
If you are writing a will, then you need an executor. However in this case where you are leaving everything to her, she can be the executor.
An attorney is a good idea but not required. A codicil can be created that changes the executor, but it must meet all the proper requirements.
The court will appoint the executor and typically will grant it to the person the children request.
If you already have a named executor, there is no need for a lawyer.
You need to submit the will to probate court for allowance and ask to be appointed the executor. If there is a different executor named in the will they may need to sign a declination.
No, the executor of a will does not have the final say in all matters related to the distribution of assets and execution of the will. The executor is responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will, but they must follow the legal guidelines and may need to seek approval from the court for certain decisions.
The person named as the executor of a will does not need the signature of siblings to perform this function UNLESS they too are named as executors in which case the signatures of ALL the executors are required to dispose of the estate.
Any or all of them can petition the court to remove the executor.