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A signed, notarized document is a legal document.A signed, notarized document is a legal document.A signed, notarized document is a legal document.A signed, notarized document is a legal document.
Generally, an executor doesn't need to be the "legal spouse".
Yes. An executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.Yes. An executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.Yes. An executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.Yes. An executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.
An agreement does not get notarized. A signature does. Most contracts do not need notarized signatures to be binding.
Offers do not need to be witnessed or notarized.
Anyone that is of legal age can be an executor.
If the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.If the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.If the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.If the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.
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The executor should come forward immediately, secure the property if necessary, file the Will for allowance and petition for appointment. Remember that the executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.
If they are CLEARLY worded and properly signed, and witnessed or notarized, they should be.
Only if it was done at her request, and has her signature on it, as well. If she did not sign it after he put all the info in it, acknowledging him as co-executor, etc., then I don't think it is legal. And if he did it on his own, she needs to revoke the will in writing (her own hand writing - not typed), date and sign it in front of a notary. Then she needs to get another attorney.
When the Will is allowed and the Executor is appointed by the court "Letters Testamentary" are issued to the Executor. Those Letters set forth the legal authority of the Executor and a copy should be presented at the bank to make the withdrawal and close the account.