A trust doesn't have an executor. A trustee manages a trust according to the provisions set forth in the instrument that created the trust- the Declaration of Trust. You need to review that declaration to determine what the trustee can do and how.
The executor of the will has the ability to sell property of the estate. They may have to in order to pay off the debts of the deceased. The value of the property after the debts are cleared would be split between the family members.
If boyfriend and girlfriend both paid for property and are both the legal owners then the girlfriend would own the property. If not then the property will go to boyfriends next of kin (closest living blood relative).
Call the police. It is theft, pure and simple. They may feel they are entitled, but if the executor and the court don't agree and approve, the individual is stealing from the estate.
Yes, in many cases the executor is a family member and heir.
Executor fees are set by law. The family does not have to sign off on them.
Can a family member buy a short sale property from a family member
Yes, it is very common that a member of the family be named as executor.
The probate court will appoint an executor. It is often a family member or a neutral party.
If a person who owns any property dies without a will their property passes to the legal next-of-kin according to the laws of intestacy in the jurisdiction where they lived. You can check the laws of your state at the related question link below.
If at the time of death of the testator the named executor is deceased the court will appoint a successor. Another family member can petition to be appointed the executor or the family can nominate a successor who must be appointed by the court.
The executor can file a resignation with the court and you would petition for appointment as the successor.
The named executor must submit the will for probate and request appointment as the executor. Once appointed they will have the sole authority and responsibility to settle the estate. The executor should hire an attorney, especially if there is real estate.The other family members have no right to interfere with the executor's handling of the estate unless the executor fails to perform their duties properly. They do not have any right to handle any property of the estate. The executor must follow the state laws that govern estates and the debts must be paid before any property can be distributed to the heirs. The executor will be eligible to charge a fee for their services and the fee is set by law. Any family member can monitor the progress by visiting the court and requesting to review the probate file.