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There is still a need for an estate. While the current spouse will typically inherit at least half the estate, the children may be entitled to a portion.

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How do I question division of my father's estate?

You ask the executor or administrator for an accounting. If they do not provide one, you ask the probate court to call the executor or administrator before it to produce the required accounting (and to post a fiduciary bond, while you're at it).


What do I do if the executor of my father's estate will not give me any accounting information?

Complain to the court immediately. The court can compel the Executor to file an accounting or replace the Executor if they will not perform their duties with expediency.


What are the obligation of an executor to the heirs of an estate?

To insure that the estate is settle correctly and efficiently to maximize the heirs inheritance and to provide clean title to property. A full accounting of the estate and its assets must be produced.


Am I entitled to have all accounting records of my mothers estate once the estate is finalised although my brother is executor?

Once an estate is filed for probate it becomes a public record. You can go to the court where the estate was filed and ask to see the file at any time during the probate process or after it has been completed.


Can a co-executor delay distribution of funds indefinitely?

No. They are required by law to settle an estate with expediency. If the executor, or co-executor, is delaying the distribution for no apparent reason they should be reported to the court. They can be replaced.No. They are required by law to settle an estate with expediency. If the executor, or co-executor, is delaying the distribution for no apparent reason they should be reported to the court. They can be replaced.No. They are required by law to settle an estate with expediency. If the executor, or co-executor, is delaying the distribution for no apparent reason they should be reported to the court. They can be replaced.No. They are required by law to settle an estate with expediency. If the executor, or co-executor, is delaying the distribution for no apparent reason they should be reported to the court. They can be replaced.


I have a full accounting of the estate funds and the executor took money from the estate how do get this money back from the executor I am a beneficary?

The executor is entitled to be paid for their work. The court has to approve the distribution and the fee they charged, which is often set by law. If the estate has been closed, you can sue the executor if they breached their fiduciary duty.


Can you give a sentence for the word executor?

The executor had no idea how much work was required in settling an estate.


A person appoints a child as executor of the estate. is executor of estate required to list assets after that person dies?

That is one of the duties of the executor. They have to inventory the assets and debts of the estate. Then they will be able to liquidate the debts and distribute the assets.


Can you first accept to become executor of the estate and then resign?

You can resign from the position upon providing a full accounting of your actions in regards to the estate.


Does authorization for executor of an estate have an expiration date?

It will depend on the laws in their jurisdiction. Most have an expiration date associated with them. The executor can apply for an extension and will have to submit annual accounting, as well as pay taxes on the estate.


When does executorship end?

Executorship typically ends when the executor has completed the administration of the estate, which includes paying debts, settling taxes, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Once these tasks are finalized and any required accounting is approved by the court or beneficiaries, the executor can formally close the estate. Additionally, executorship may end if the executor resigns, is removed by the court, or passes away.


Is a executor liable for any bills?

The executor is not personally liable. They are required to use the estate funds to resolve bills.