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That will depend on the will. There is nothing to prevent the executor from being left something, and they can collect a fee from the estate.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoThat depends on the will, they may or they may not depending on the desires of the testator. At a minimum they are entitled to reasonable compensation.
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Can a will be changed if the executor dies My grandmother cut us grandchildren out when my dad died. are we still entitled to the estate?
The death of an executor does not affect the will. The will is followed by the executor who reports to the court. If the grandmother left the children out of the will, they will not be entitled to anything.
Is the executor of the estate liable for mortgage if foreclosure?
The executor is not personally liable for anything. The estate is liable for all of the debts. If the executor is going to inherit anything, there may not be anything for them to get.
Does the Executor of the Will need to do anything if the Spouse is left alive?
They need to close the estate. This is much easier when the spouse inherits everything.
When a will is set up or changed does the executor have to sign the will?
The executor does not have to sign the will. They don't even have to know there is one or that they are the executor.
Can you leave anything to the executor of your will?
Yes, in many cases the executor is a family member and heir.
How does the executor know what was left in the will?
He reads the will.
Can an executor to the will and as a trustee purchase the other trustee half?
A trustee doesn't have anything to buy or sell. If the property was left to the two, he can buy out the other party if they agree to it.
Can the executor for your mother change anything in her will?
The executor has no right to make changes. The only person that can change it is the mother or the court.
Can a executor sell land that belong to benifery?
The executor has no power over anything not owned by the estate. However, they can sell anything in the estate necessary to pay off debts.
Is an executor responsible to an inheritor to fincancil records of the deceased?
The executor is responsible to the court. Anyone with an interest in the case can present his concerns to the probate judge. The executor does not owe anyone anything. No one can tell the executor to do anything. If the probate judge instructs the executor to give you a copy of the report, you will get a copy of the report. If you do not present your concerns to the probate court, you are Sadly Out of Luck.
What if there isn't an executor assigned or a will left?
The court will appoint an executor. Each state has specific laws regarding an estate with no will.
Can the executor of a will receive compensation for being executor and beneficiary?
Unless specified otherwise in the will, an executor is entitled to compensation for their work. Anything they inherit is a separate accounting.
