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What if executor is physically ill and not able to handle the burden of executor?
They can decline the responsibility. The court will assign someone else to be executor.
Can you transfer executor of will?
An appointed executor can decline the responsibility. The court will appoint someone else to serve in that capacity.
Can you appoint an executor from another estate in your will?
Yes. You can appoint the same person as your executor in your will even if that person has been appointed by someone else as their executor in their will.
What if in the will it states who the executor is?
The court will issued the letters of authority to the named executor. If they decline, the court will appoint someone else.
Can an executor sign over executor-ship over to someone else?
No. The executor would need to file a resignation with the court and the court will appoint a successor.
Can your spouse be the executor of your Will in Canada?
It is very common for the spouse to be the executor of a will. They can always decline the responsibility and the court will appoint someone else.
What if the father IS NOT the executor in the mothers will?
Then someone else is and must follow the wishes of the deceased.
How do you fire executor of your will?
Assuming the person who made the will is still alive, he/she can do another will or do a codicil to that will that changes the executor to someone else. If the person who made the will is dead, he/she cannot change the executor. Obviously.
If you are the executer can someone else take over your authority and duties without your knowing about it?
No. You are the court appointed executor unless the court appoints someone else because you have failed to perform your duties as executor. In that case the court would notify you and there would be a hearing.
Can you name someone else executor if you do not wish to do the job?
Certainly. As long as the beneficiaries don't have a problem with it. Or the court will appoint an executor (usually an attorney or a bank). No estate will fail because of the lack of a named executor.
Can executors be changed on a will after the testator has died?
The will cannot be changed. However, the court can appoint someone else as executor.
Can you ave your name takenoff of someone will as being the executor?
You do not have the ability to change the will. However, you can decline the responsibility. The court will appoint someone else to do the work.
