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They absolutely can not change the will. They do not hold the power to do such a thing. Their only job is to be responsible for and/or carry out the individuals last wishes made within the will in the exact way the will states.
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Claud Breitenberg
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∙ 15y agoOnly the court can "change" the executor. However, after the will has been probated there is no need of an executor. If additional property has been found that wasn't distributed then the probate must be reopened and the court can appoint a new executor.
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∙ 10y agoYou can write a new will. Or you can execute a codicil to the will that changes the named executor.
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∙ 11y agoThe executor has no power to change the will. Only the testator can change the distribution.
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∙ 9y agoThey may not change the will. Only the person who writes a will can change it.
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When a person with a reverse mortgage dies can the executor give the house to the reverse mortgage company?
The estate must be probated and the executor should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how and when to make the transfer.The estate must be probated and the executor should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how and when to make the transfer.The estate must be probated and the executor should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how and when to make the transfer.The estate must be probated and the executor should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how and when to make the transfer.
Why is a will probated?
A will must be probated so the court can rule the will is technically valid and can appoint the executor. No one has the legal right to act as the executor until they have been appointed by the court and issued letters Testamentary. Title to real estate will not pass to the heirs until the estate is probated.
When does the executor distribute funds from a probated will?
The executor of a probated will should distribute the proceeds of the will after it is settled in probate court. Some states have laws in place that state a certain time limit for the funds to be issued to heirs.
Do you have to go through probate in Oregon if there is a will that appoints an executor?
Yes, the only way an executor can be empowered to act as an executor is by having the will probated and having the court issue documents to the executor that state that that person is the executor.
Does the appointed Executor need to be a resident of state where Will is probated?
It is not a requirement in most cases. The state may require a bond for the executor.
What is a probate certificate?
A probate certificate most likely refers to the documents that a probate court issues to the executor that certifies that the will has been probated and that the particular person is the executor. The purpose of the certificate is to prove to financial institutions that the will has been probated and that the person named executor in the will is the actual executor and has the right to handle the estate. These documents are referred to as Letters Testamentary and usually the court will issue as many copies as the executor needs to handle the estate.
Can a Michigan resident be executor of an Ohio will?
Yes, a Michigan resident can be named as the executor of an Ohio will. However, the executor may need to fulfill certain legal requirements or seek legal counsel to ensure compliance with Ohio laws regarding probate and estate administration.
Can a copy of a will be used if executor refuses to have the will probated and will not relinquish the original copy of the will?
You need an attorney, not a website. An executor does not have the legal right to "refuse to have the will probated." Until the will is probated, it's just a piece of paper (and part of what makes an executor an executor instead of just a busybody is being granted probate by a court). From what you are saying, the "executor" in this case is playing fast and loose with the law, and you'll probably want to get an attorney involved sooner rather than later.
Does the executor have the right to say that things must remain in the house for her grandson?
That depends on what was written in the Will. The estate must be probated and the executor must seek appointment from the probate court.
Should the executor of an estate have a copy of the will prior to the persons death that he is executor to.?
No, it is not necessary or wise to distribute any copies of a will during the life of the testator. However, the executor should be informed of where the will can be found when the testator has died and the will must be probated.
What happens if a executor of an estate is mismanaging it in new york state?
Report your suspicions to the Probate Court in which the will is being probated.
Is an executor of a will able to handle the estate of a beificiary?
No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.
