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Is it legal for the executor of an estate to lock up the home of the deceased and keep beneficieries from entering?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, the executor is responsible for securing the assets. Although co-operating with beneficiaries to avoid contentious probate is always wiser
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Who protects a deceased person's property?
The executor of the estate.
What can an Executor of an Estate do?
They follow the instructions of the deceased has laid out in their will.
Can a cousin be an executor?
Certainly. Anyone can be named an executor of an estate, whether related to the deceased or not.
How do you transfer the deed of a deceased parents in Texas to the executor of the estate?
The executor now controlling the estate has to do the transfer but if they had an executor, there is probably also a will, attorney, and a beneficiary (ies)
How do you sell stock of deceased parent?
The executor of the estate is able to sell assets of the estate.
Who pays deceased unpaid mortgage?
If there is a will, the executor makes all mortgage payments from the estate of the deceased.
Who files tax return for a deceased person?
The executor of the estate files the tax return for the deceased.
The Executor in a Will is deceased. Can a sibling of the deceased now be appointed?
The court will look at the Will to determine if an alternate executor is named. If not, then the state probably has a list of people, in order, who should be named as administrator of the estate. Relationship to the deceased executor is irrelevant.
Does executor have ruling over sale of house in an deceased estate?
Yes, the executor has the authority to manage and oversee the sale of a house in a deceased estate. The executor is responsible for handling the deceased person's assets, including the sale of property, according to the terms of the will or state laws if there is no will. The executor must act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries.
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.
Can executor of a will remove a trust?
The executor of a will typically does not have the authority to remove a trust unless specifically granted that power in the trust document or by a court order. Trusts are separate legal entities with their own set of rules and provisions that usually require specific procedures to be followed for any changes to be made. It is recommended to consult with an attorney for guidance on this matter.
What does a person do as the executor of an estate when they cannot find the pink slip of a car owned by the deceased?
The executor of the estate would need to apply for a lost title at the motor vehicle office in which the deceased lived or the car was registered.
