Complain to the court immediately. The court can compel the Executor to file an accounting or replace the Executor if they will not perform their duties with expediency.
The executor is entitled to be paid for their work. The court has to approve the distribution and the fee they charged, which is often set by law. If the estate has been closed, you can sue the executor if they breached their fiduciary duty.
It would depend on the laws of the specific jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the situation. Generally, heirs or beneficiaries may have a claim to unclaimed funds, but it is best to consult with a lawyer or probate court to determine your rights in this situation.
You can apply to be appointed executor of your father's estate. The court will issue a letter of authority. You will be required to distribute the estate according to the intestacy laws of the state.
You can resign from the position upon providing a full accounting of your actions in regards to the estate.
It will depend on the laws in their jurisdiction. Most have an expiration date associated with them. The executor can apply for an extension and will have to submit annual accounting, as well as pay taxes on the estate.
There is no formal reading of the will. The executor must inventory and value all assets of the estate. They have to provide an accounting to the court.
Consult a probate attorney in your area. You can ask the court to appoint a new executor. They will have to provide a complete accounting to the court.
You have to file with the court that appointed you. And provide a full accounting of the estate to that point.
The executor has no power over the beneficiaries. The executor is responsible to the probate court for the administration of the estate. They must make a full accounting to the court.
There is no executor of probate. The executor of the estate executes the will and probates the estate.
The executor should file an annual accounting with the court. If they have not the heirs should file a motion for the court to compel an accounting. An executor who acts in secret and resists reporting to the heirs should be watched closely.The executor should file an annual accounting with the court. If they have not the heirs should file a motion for the court to compel an accounting. An executor who acts in secret and resists reporting to the heirs should be watched closely.The executor should file an annual accounting with the court. If they have not the heirs should file a motion for the court to compel an accounting. An executor who acts in secret and resists reporting to the heirs should be watched closely.The executor should file an annual accounting with the court. If they have not the heirs should file a motion for the court to compel an accounting. An executor who acts in secret and resists reporting to the heirs should be watched closely.
You ask the executor or administrator for an accounting. If they do not provide one, you ask the probate court to call the executor or administrator before it to produce the required accounting (and to post a fiduciary bond, while you're at it).