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.
They are income for the executor. Yes, they are taxable.
In New York State, the legal age to be an executor of an estate is 18 years old. Any adult over the age of 18 can serve as an executor to manage and distribute the assets of an estate according to the deceased's wishes.
Petition the court to be appointed executor. It typically requires the agreement of all the beneficiaries.
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As a rule, the executor of a will in New York can be a witness but in most cases it will void any benefits to the executor.
Report your suspicions to the Probate Court in which the will is being probated.
The executor is not required to know anything about the will until it is time to execute it. They don't even have to be told they are the executor.
From what I understand you need a lawyer and your judge has to like you.
Thomas a. Fronde
In New York City one can join a few lawyer associations. One can join the 'New York City Bar Association', 'New York County Lawyers Association' and the 'New York State Trial Lawyers Association'.
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"Contacting New York State's Law Board will be helpful in finding a lawyer. This organization will have all of New York State's lawyers, and can find one based on location and type of law practiced. Alternatively, a person may be able to find a lawyer personally by using the Law Board's website."