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Upon your father's death you will need to file his will for probate. In the usual order of business the court reviews the will to make certain it meets the technical requirements for a valid will in your state. If the will is found to be valid, it's allowed and the court appoints the person named in the will as executor as long as they have not declined to serve. Others may file objections to the appointment of the executor at that time but they would need to provide compelling evidence to the court that the named executor should not be appointed.

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It would be difficult for someone to change the executor named in a will without valid legal grounds, such as proving the executor is unfit or incapable of fulfilling their duties. If you suspect foul play or coercion, you may want to seek legal advice to protect your role as the executor.

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Q: My Father named me executor of a will can someone try to change it?
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Can an executor of a will also be named an heir in the will?

Yes, it is possible for an executor of a will to also be named as an heir in the will. However, it is important for the executor to fulfill their duties impartially and in the best interest of the estate and other beneficiaries to avoid any conflicts of interest.


Can an excutor of a will tell someone What is in the will before its told to everyone?

The executor has no right to see the will prior to the death of the testator. The testator may provide the named executor with an unsealed copy or allow the named executor to read the will but that would be entirely voluntary on the part of the testator.


How will you be notified if you are named in a will?

Typically, you will be notified by the executor of the will or by the attorney handling the estate through a formal letter or communication. It is also common to receive a copy of the will along with the notification. If you suspect you may have been named in a will, you can inquire with the executor or the attorney handling the estate.


Can a Michigan resident be executor of an Ohio will?

Yes, a Michigan resident can be named as the executor of an Ohio will. However, the executor may need to fulfill certain legal requirements or seek legal counsel to ensure compliance with Ohio laws regarding probate and estate administration.


How can you see the Will of your deceased father- in - law?

You cannot physically see the Will of your deceased father-in-law unless you are named as a beneficiary or executor in the Will. To access the contents of the Will, you would typically need to request a copy from the executor of the estate or the probate court overseeing the administration of the estate.

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What to do if no executor for will in sc?

Apply to the court to be named. They will appoint someone to be the executor.


Can the executor of a will be changed after death?

Yes. An executor has no legal authority until the will has been filed with the probate court and the executor has been appointed by that court. If the person named as executor in the will is deceased or chooses not to act as executor, they can file a declination or the petitioner can note in the petition the named executor is deceased. In either case, some other person can petition for appointment as executor.


What if your father is the sole executor of a will his father left and you would like to know if he dies can your mother become the sole executor?

Alternate ExecutorsThis will depend on the Probate [sometimes called "Succession"] law of the state in which the deceased [who assigned your father as executor] lived, and thus the will was probated.Usually, the will for which your father was named executor will have a statement naming an alternate (s) executor in the event the named executor [your father in this case] is unable, for any reason, or unwilling to serve in that capacity.If there was no provision for appointing an alternate executor then the Probate law of the state in which the deceased lived will determine the assignment of a new executor.In this type of situation, it would not be uncommon for your mother to be named by the Probate Court as the replacement executor [called an "executrix" in the case of a female].


Can you change the executor of the deceased person and how?

The executor can be changed only under certain circumstances.If you have an objection to the appointment of the named executor you must file your objection when the will is submitted for probate and explain why you think the executor should not be appointed. The court will consider the objection and issue a decision either allowing the appointment or requiring that another person be appointed.If the named executor does not want to serve they can file a declination with the court and someone else can petition to be appointed.


What if in the will it states who the executor is?

The court will issued the letters of authority to the named executor. If they decline, the court will appoint someone else.


What is the name of the first child born to the executor of the will of the man considered the father of humanism?

The first child born to the executor of the will of Francesco Petrarch, considered the father of humanism, was named Giovanni.


Can the court appoint an executor named in the will?

That is what needs to happen. The executor would apply to the court with a copy of the will and request the appointment. The court will then issue a letter of authority for them to act on behalf of the estate.


Can wife be executor of will?

Yes. A spouse can be named as executor of a will. A spouse can be appointed by the court if there is no named executor or the named executor cannot serve.


What happens if the executor of a will dies and will is not updated to reflect this change and the husband of the couple making the will dies?

If the named executor has died then the court will appoint an executor. An interested party can petition to be appointed executor.


Should someone who has POA for their father wait until their father dies before have an auction of their belongings?

You can't wait, unless you are also the executor named in the will. The power of attorney is only valid while the subject is living.


Does executor of father's will make arrangements for mentally ill sister?

In such cases there will normally be a guardian named in the will. They will take care of the individual. If there is not one, the court will appoint someone to serve in that position.


Can the executor disinherit someone from the will?

The executor is often a beneficiary of the will. They have to show the court a complete accounting of the estate. This means the judge has to validate that they aren't taking more then they are entitled to.