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You can decline the responsibility. The court will appoint another executor.
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Do not want the appointed executor?
he has changed his will a few times..how do we know if we have the latest?
What information should be included in a letter from the estate executor to the heirs or beneficiaries of an estate?
Only you know what you want them to know.
When a will is set up or changed does the executor have to sign the will?
The executor does not have to sign the will. They don't even have to know there is one or that they are the executor.
How do you find out who the executor is of a revocable trust is?
A revocable trust has a trustee not an executor. If you want to know something about the trust you would need to ask the trustor. The trustor is the person who created the trust to hold title to their property.
How does the executor know what was left in the will?
He reads the will.
Can the executor know that he is a beneficiary?
Yes.
What if you don't want to be a co executor?
Yes. No one can force you to be executor, even if they name you as executor in their will. In the event the person named as executor declines, the probate court can appoint a new executor instead.
When should an executor of an estate know they are appointed executor?
When the testator has passed away. That is when their duties begin. The first thing they have to do is file with the probate court to be appointed as executor.
What if I don't want to be the executor?
If you don't want to be the executor, you can always refuse the assignment. Make sure to speak with the person writing the will or legal document and state your refusal in writing.
Does executor know contents of will?
Generally, yes. The testator should make the whereabouts of their will known to the executor in the event of their death. If the testator has died the executor has the right to take possession of the will in order to submit it for probate. During that process they can read the will before it is made public.
How about the family member don't want to sign off of executor fees?
Executor fees are set by law. The family does not have to sign off on them.
When a testator dies and the named executor does not want the duty how does he find a new executor?
The appointment of a named executor or replacement of an executor for any reason is under the jurisdiction of the probate court. The named executor can file a Declination if they don't want to accept the appointment and the court will appoint an alternate. The person who wishes to relinquish the office after appointment as the executor must file a motion with the court to be relieved of that duty and the court will appoint a successor. If the executor dies or becomes incapacitated the court will appoint a successor. If there has been misconduct or breach of duty by the executor the beneficiaries may petition for removal and appointment of a successor.
