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What are your rights as the adult child of the decedent if an executor is already named in the will?
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The named executor must be appointed by the court. If you object you have the right to file an objection with the court within the time frame on the notice that the will has been presented for allowance and appointment of executor. You should prepare a well written objections that clearly explains your objection and also requests that someone else be appointed. You should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your rights and options.
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What rights do you have as a non-executor adult child of the decedent if the decedent's brother is executor?
The right to inherit has nothing to do with who was named executor. The right to inherit remains valid with all of the children. Consult a probate attorney that knows the laws for your state. ==Another Perspective== The court appointed executor has the obligation and authority to settle the estate. Only the executor has the power to manage the assets, transfer property, close accounts, sell real estate, etc. The executor must follow the provisions set forth in the will. However, all the powers of the office may be carried out according to the discretion of the executor without any interference by the beneficiaries. If the beneficiaries have questions concerning the executor's role they should first contact the attorney who is being paid to handle the estate.
Can an adult child be an executor and a beneficiary?
An adult child can be the executor. They can also be a beneficiary. They are required to be impartial when distributing the estate.
Can an exspouse be an executor?
Any competent adult may serve as executor.
Are parents responsible for debts of a single adult child after death?
The decedent's estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent.
Rutherford co TN If a couple is married and together and his adult children are executor of his will Does the Wife have any rights?
The wife has full rights. She is the natural heir for all of the property, so can certainly contest the distribution if she does not agree with it.
Trust deed leaves property to 4 adult children and Both parents have now passed away What if one of the four die Where does their share go?
If the deed is silent, the decedent's share passes to the decedent's estate (to the decedent's heirs, if no Will, or beneficiaries, if there is a Will). If the deed is silent, the decedent's share passes to the decedent's estate (to the decedent's heirs, if no Will, or beneficiaries, if there is a Will).
Who can act if an Executor becomes incapacitated?
If there are no reserve executors one or more of the residuary beneficiaries can act (if they are adult).In the United StatesGenerally, The executor must file a resignation and the court must appoint a successor. An executor gets their legal authority via the issuance of Letters Testamentary in the name of the executor.
Who has the most right to be executor an adopted adult child or an Adult biological child when the adopted child is alcoholic?
Neither has more right then the other, they are equal in the minds of the law.
What are the legal rights of a hurt child?
the same rights as a hurt adult
Can you have a 20 year old and a 16 year old be named as executors or trustees on my will in GA?
You need to be an adult to be appointed executor. Until they are an adult, 18 years old, they do not qualify.
Will become responsibe for adult son's debts become executor?
The estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. The executor is not personally responsible for them.
Parents rights over an adult child?
In the US, parents have no rights over an adult child unless that adult child has been declared mentally incompetent by the court and the parents were appointed guardians as a result of that.
