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What if the executor refuses to distribute the assets of an estate to an estranged father of over 40 years?
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∙ 12y ago
If the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.
If the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.
If the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.
If the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoIf the father is a legal heir at law he should file a motion with the court immediately and explain the executor's failure to act within the law.
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Can the inheritors force the executor to sell assets?
No, they cannot force the executor to sell assets. The executor is responsible for closing out the estate and settling debts. Then the distribute the assets.
Is the executor responsible for distributing inheritance?
That is the job of the executor. To distribute the estate and liquidate the assets.
Can your sister who is the executor distribute your mom's money whenever probate is over?
Yes. As long as she has been appointed the executor by the court she has the authority to collect the assets, pay any of your mother's debts and then distribute the remaining assets as provided in the will.Yes. As long as she has been appointed the executor by the court she has the authority to collect the assets, pay any of your mother's debts and then distribute the remaining assets as provided in the will.Yes. As long as she has been appointed the executor by the court she has the authority to collect the assets, pay any of your mother's debts and then distribute the remaining assets as provided in the will.Yes. As long as she has been appointed the executor by the court she has the authority to collect the assets, pay any of your mother's debts and then distribute the remaining assets as provided in the will.
A person appoints a child as executor of the estate. is executor of estate required to list assets after that person dies?
That is one of the duties of the executor. They have to inventory the assets and debts of the estate. Then they will be able to liquidate the debts and distribute the assets.
Can an executor take back money that is not wanted by an heir?
An heir may decline to accept an inheritance. The executor then has to distribute the assets per the will.
Can an executor remove items from the estate?
Not for personal use, but in order to distribute and evaluate assets, yes.
Can a son as an executor of the dad's will to the mother cheat her out of it?
An executor is required to distribute the assets according to the will. "Cheating" someone out of their rightful property, as decreed by the will, is illegal.
Can an estranged executor accuse an heir of damaging the deceased property?
The executor of an estate is responsible for the assets of the estate. That means they can bring a lawsuit on behalf of the estate. So, yes, they can accuse or even sue an heir for damaging property.
If an executor does not distribute the assets can those included in the will force the executor to do so?
First, remember that the executor must be appointed by the court. A person named in a will is not the executor until the will has been reviewed by the court and the court has appointed the executor. If an executor is not carrying out their duties the heirs should complain to the court immediately and ask that the executor be replaced.
Can a temporary executor sell belongings and or home of deceased when estate had no will?
Certainly, that is the duty of the executor, to settle the estate, which includes liquidating assets to cover debts and distribute the proceeds in accordance with state law.
What must be done if a person dies without a will?
The estate is opened and an executor appointed. They must distribute the assets in accordance with the jurisdictions intestacy laws.
When an executor sends a letter to the beneficiaries to distribute the estate what should it say?
The court issues "Letters Testamentary" TO the executor when the will has been allowed and the executor appointed by the court. Those letters provide the executor with the authority to handle the estate. The executor is then bound by LAW to follow the provisions of the will and distribute the assets according to the will and/or according to the law. If they fail to do their duty as required by law then they can be reported to the court. Once a will has been filed in probate it becomes a public document and you can request the file at court and review the will. After the decedent's debts have been paid the executor can distribute the the remaining assets according to the terms in the will. If there is property not specifically mentioned in the will, the heirs will need to co-operate with the executor and with each other in reaching a fair distribution. The executor will have the power to make the final decisions for any property not specifically devised.
