They could be held in contempt by the court. They are interfering with a legal process.
It is often the attorney who is named executor of a will. This prevents the family from fighting over how things are done. Banks are another common executor.
It would be pretty difficult to be executor and not know what you are executing! Yes, they need a copy of the will.
Yes, in many cases the executor is a family member and heir.
Executor fees are set by law. The family does not have to sign off on them.
No. The executor would need to file a resignation with the court and the court will appoint a successor.
The executor can file a resignation with the court and you would petition for appointment as the successor.
Yes, it is very common that a member of the family be named as executor.
If at the time of death of the testator the named executor is deceased the court will appoint a successor. Another family member can petition to be appointed the executor or the family can nominate a successor who must be appointed by the court.
The probate court will appoint an executor. It is often a family member or a neutral party.
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The executor has the right to sell the property. The amount must be a fair market value.
If there is no will, a court can appoint an executor to handle the estate. The court will typically choose a close family member or friend to serve as the executor.