Your question is troublesome.
An executor must be appointed by the probate court. The executor has the duty, power and authority to settle the estate under the supervision of that court. If you are the duly appointed executor it is YOUR responsibility to pay any estate taxes that are due. In fact, the debts of the decedent must be paid before any assets are distributed to the heirs. Therefore, the heir you speak of shouldn't have access to estate assets until the estate taxes and creditors have been paid. As executor you can be held personally responsible for any debts of the decedent that are not properly paid.
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law.
The executor can put the final distribution into an escrow account. The court will review and allow the estate to be closed if they are satisfied that the rights of the heirs have been properly safeguarded.
Yes. The final account must be filed and allowed by the court in order to close the estate. An executor who refuses to file a final account should be reported to the court. The judge can compel the executor to file the final account so the court, and the heirs, can review the disposition of the estate by comparing it to the inventory and the distribution to heirs.Yes. The final account must be filed and allowed by the court in order to close the estate. An executor who refuses to file a final account should be reported to the court. The judge can compel the executor to file the final account so the court, and the heirs, can review the disposition of the estate by comparing it to the inventory and the distribution to heirs.Yes. The final account must be filed and allowed by the court in order to close the estate. An executor who refuses to file a final account should be reported to the court. The judge can compel the executor to file the final account so the court, and the heirs, can review the disposition of the estate by comparing it to the inventory and the distribution to heirs.Yes. The final account must be filed and allowed by the court in order to close the estate. An executor who refuses to file a final account should be reported to the court. The judge can compel the executor to file the final account so the court, and the heirs, can review the disposition of the estate by comparing it to the inventory and the distribution to heirs.
The executor cannot refuse to pay properly documented debts. They do not have to pay them personally, the money comes from the estate. If there isn't any money, they show the court the assets and distribution and the estate is closed. And if they insist on not paying, the court can revoke their status as executor and assign it to someone else.
If the period during which creditors can make a claim has passed, generally, the heirs can submit a motion to the court to compel the appointed executor to make distribution. The executor has a legal obligation to perform all their duties in a timely manner. If the executor isn't doing that then complain to the court or to the attorney who is handling the estate.
If the executor is not fulfilling their duties as outlined in the will and is refusing to distribute the assets as specified, the siblings have the legal right to challenge the executor's actions in court. They can petition the court to compel the executor to follow the terms of the will and may also consider seeking legal advice to understand their options and rights in this situation.
Happens all the time. No big deal. The executor, whomever it is, fulfills the duties are required by law. And if no one 'wants' to be the executor, the court will appoint someone to do it, usually an attorney or a bank.
If the will names an alternate executor in the event the first named executor dies or refuses to serve, then that person should become the new executor. If the will does not name an alternate executor, or if the alternat has died or refuses to serve, then generally one of the residuary legatees named in the will should be appointed. In some states this person is not known as an executor but rather an administrator c.t.a. This is an abbreviation for the Latin "cum testamento annexo", meaning, "with the will amended." Keep in mind that probate laws differ from state to state. This is a general answer and might not apply in every state.
You need an attorney, not a website. An executor does not have the legal right to "refuse to have the will probated." Until the will is probated, it's just a piece of paper (and part of what makes an executor an executor instead of just a busybody is being granted probate by a court). From what you are saying, the "executor" in this case is playing fast and loose with the law, and you'll probably want to get an attorney involved sooner rather than later.
Generally, the first named executor cannot choose his/her substitute if the will names an alternate executor. We follow the decedent's wishes, not the executor's. The one exception could be if the will itself gives the executor the power to name a successor, which is pretty rare. Further, if the alternate executor has died or also refuses to act as the executor, the first named executor still has no power to choose a successor. Normally, in that situation, the person to handle the estate is chosen from among the residuary legatees, since they have the greatest interest in seeing the estate administered.
You will probably have to go to court and get the judge to order it.
The executor should petition the court for the right to sell the property.
If the person refuses to return the property as agreed, the legal owner or executor of the estate can take legal action against them. This may involve filing a lawsuit for the return of the property or seeking a court order to force them to relinquish it. It's important to consult with a lawyer to understand the specific legal steps and options available in this situation.
This could be ground for an action for removal of the executor. A personal representative, whether an executor of a will or a trustee of an estate, may be removed for failing to meet the responsibilities of the position. Any interested person can petition to remove an executor. An interested person is usually any present or future beneficiary or creditor who has a stake in the estate. The petition for removal may be combined with a request for appointing a new, alternative personal representative.