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Is it illegal for a deceased persons 4th wife to open mail if she is not the executor?
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∙ 13y ago
In the UK it is not if it has come to her address.
Added: (in the US) IF she and the deceased were legally married at the time of his death, she may open the mail. However, it it contains anything of significant value or interest that the Excecutor (assuming that she is NOT the Executor) should be made aware of, then she must turn it over to them.
If she was NOT the legal spouse at the time of his death, she may NOT open it, but must either return it to the sender, OR turn it over un-opened, to the Executor of her ex-husband's estate.
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If a beneficiary other than the executor's starts going through the deceased person's mail and throws out what they feel is not important can the executor state that task is their responsiblility?
The executor of an estate has the authority to oversee all of the deceased personal and financial matters, including correspondence. It is illegal for anyone other than the addressee or someone appointed to oversee the addressee's affairs to open said person's mail. The person(s) engaging in such an act should be informed they are violating the regulations of the probate court and the U.S. Postal Service.
Will executor and next of kin competing for a decease's redirected mail who wins?
The mail belongs to the estate. The executor should get all mail.
Is it legal to open another persons mail in Australia?
No, it is illegal (unless it is done by the parent of a minor child).
Is it illegal to go into another persons mailbox and check their mail to see what they got with out their permission?
Yes. It is illegal for you to open anyone else's mailbox for ANY reason. You are not allowed to put anything into someone's mail box, either.
How do I find deceased boyfriend's will?
When your boyfriend made his will he would have appointed an executor of the will for it to be a legal document and the executor has a duty to carry out the wishes of the deceased as stated clearly and without doubt in the will therefore you do not have to find the will of your deceased boyfriend as if you are mentioned as being one of the beneficiaries to part of the deceaseds estate then the executor would contact you as all of the stipulated wishes must be shown to be carried out fully by the executor of the will before he can be given his fee for the job.AnswerIf your boyfriend's will has been filed for probate all you need to do is determine which court has jurisdiction in his place of residence. You can exmine the will in person or call the court to inquire about obtaining a copy by mail. If you are asking advice on how to actually "find" a will that you know he executed before he died, click on the link provided below for some ideas on where to look.
Is it illegal to change the mailing address of a deceased person?
Yes, it is illegal to change the mailing address of a deceased person without proper authorization. Doing so could be considered fraud or identity theft. It is important to follow the proper legal procedures when handling a deceased person's affairs.
Is it illegal to send hair in the mail?
It is not illegal to send hair in the mail, but it is important to make sure it is properly packaged and doesn't violate any postal regulations. It is recommended to check with your local postal service for specific guidelines on mailing items like hair.
Is it legal for someone or an attorney to hold another persons mail as proof of residence in a small claim dispute?
As far as the mail is concerned - it is covered by US Statute and it is illegal for anyone to take anyone's mail out of the mailbox for any purpose. In fact it is even illegal to place anything into a mailbox that was not delivered by the US Mail - the Post Offcie can and many times demanded that postage be paid on those items. What do you mean by "hold" their mail? Either you live somewhere or you don't.
Is it illegal to send pot through the mail to yourself?
It is a crime to send any illegal substance through the mail.
Is it illegal to pre post mail?
Yes, it is illegal to pre-post mail. It is also illegal to pre-date a check that you are giving someone to pay for goods.
Is it illegal to stop another persons mail?
Yes, 5 yrs imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
Is sending money by mail internationally illegal?
It is not illegal to send money through the mail internationally to your friends and family. You should never send cash through the mail.
