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When someone dies does the executor of the estate have to notify all possible heirs?
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∙ 6y ago
Depending on the process, most places require that to happen prior to appointing an executor. If the beneficiaries are not happy with the choice of executor, they can request the court appoint a neutral party. That can cost the estate a lot of money.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoIt has been 4 months since the death, and there has not been any notification made to the decedants children or grandchildren. It has been 4 months since the death, and there has not been any notification made to the decedants children or grandchildren. It has been 4 months since the death, and there has not been any notification made to the decedants children or grandchildren. It has been 4 months since the death, and there has not been any notification made to the decedants children or grandchildren. It has been 4 months since the death, and there has not been any notification made to the decedants children or grandchildren.
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∙ 9y agoIn most states, an executor has 60 days from the date of death to notify an heir. The process may take somewhat longer in some states.
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How are debtors notified of death to make claim against an estate?
It is the responsibility of the executor to notify all possible debtors and advertise for others.
Can you sue an executor of a will it as been a year since probate was granted still not heard ahything the estate was left to me and two charities my uncle passed away in may 2009?
First you must bring the situation to the attention of the court. It can compel the executor to expedite the probating of the estate or can remove the executor and appoint a successor. However, you must notify the court of the problem.First you must bring the situation to the attention of the court. It can compel the executor to expedite the probating of the estate or can remove the executor and appoint a successor. However, you must notify the court of the problem.First you must bring the situation to the attention of the court. It can compel the executor to expedite the probating of the estate or can remove the executor and appoint a successor. However, you must notify the court of the problem.First you must bring the situation to the attention of the court. It can compel the executor to expedite the probating of the estate or can remove the executor and appoint a successor. However, you must notify the court of the problem.
How do you find out who the executor of your grandmas unclaimed money is when she did not have a will?
If your grandmother is still living, you can't. If she is deceased, the executor of the will is required to notify you if you are in the will. If there is no will, and your parents are deceased, then you should contact the probate court and/or executor.
My mother died leaving no will therefore can someone be named the executor?
The will should have named an alternate. If it didn't, find some one who willing to do it. The estate lawyer must notify the court of the executor's death and petition for the appointment of a successor.
Should a solicitor notify beneficiaries if an executor owes money to the estate?
Generally, an executor is in a fiduciary position and thus prohibited from using the assets of an estate for personal use. It should be reported to the court immediately.
How does an executor of an estate notify creditors?
They advertise in local papers. They also have to directly contact any known individuals that might have a claim against the estate.
How you collect a judgment from the estate of a deceased individual?
contact the executor of the estate and file to collect it from the estate. you have to notify the estate of the debt. Depending on the state, most must be filed with the estate within 4 months of the said death.
Can a co-executor choose to drop out after a year and a half without the knowledge of the other co-executor?
No. The co-executor must file a resignation with the probate court in order to free themselves of any obligations and responsibilities in the estate and to notify the world they will no longer be serving as co-executor.
Who tells you if your father left something for you?
Either the Executor of your father's estate or, if he died intestate, the Probate Court. They are required by law to make a diligent effort to locate any heirs and notify them of, not only the death, but of any possible inheritance.
Do a lawyer or a the executor of the estate contact you regarding being a beneficiary in a will?
That is part of their responsibility, to notify the heirs. They have to show the court they have made very effort to do so.
Your mother pass away and some one said she left you money?
You will have to either notify the Executor of her estate and/or the Probate Court in whatever county she lived in - notifying it that you are an interested family member when her estate is probated.
Do you legally have to notify the executors of a death?
The only reasons not to notify a named executor of the death of the testator are ALL negative. Either you want to use, and possibly convert, the decedent's property; plunder the bank accounts; prevent the distribution of the estate according to the terms of the will; etc. Those actions are against the law. Since you know who the named executor is you are withholding the will and preventing the settling of the estate. That is against the lawThe executor should be notified so the will can be admitted to probate and the estate settled according to the terms of the will and the state laws under the supervision of the probate court. If there is real estate the title to the property cannot pass to the heirs unless the estate is probated.
