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You are not an executor until you have filed the will for probate and been appointed by the court. You may resign by filing a resignation with the court. The court will require that you file an account and will appoint a successor.
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Can an executor remove an heir in Pennsylvania?
No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.
Can an executor be beneficiary of a will in CT How can an executor be removed by an heir?
Yes, the executor can be a beneficiary. The court may remove an executor at the request of the beneficiaries.
Can all inheritors of a will remove an executor they all testify is mentally unstable?
Any or all of them can petition the court to remove the executor.
Can you name yourself as an executor of a relative's estate?
You do not have the power to do so. Only the court can appoint an executor.
Does a executor have the right to remove someone from a will?
The executor does not get to choose to remove someone. The wishes of the testator, as evidenced by the will, have to be followed. The court could remove someone from the will if it had a compelling enough reason to do so.
Can you remove an executor without going to court?
Not once they have been appointed as executor. The court has issued a letter of authority to that executor. That will have to be cancelled and a new one issued to the new executor.
How do you remove yourself as executor or power of attorney from a person will in California?
You do not have the power to do so. Only the testator can change the will. You can always decline the responsibility and the court will appoint someone else.
You did not know you were executor and do not want to do it?
You can decline the responsibility. The court will appoint another executor.
Can executor of a will remove a trust?
The executor of a will typically does not have the authority to remove a trust unless specifically granted that power in the trust document or by a court order. Trusts are separate legal entities with their own set of rules and provisions that usually require specific procedures to be followed for any changes to be made. It is recommended to consult with an attorney for guidance on this matter.
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.
Can you sue an executor of a will it as been a year since probate was granted still not heard ahything the estate was left to me and two charities my uncle passed away in may 2009?
First you must bring the situation to the attention of the court. It can compel the executor to expedite the probating of the estate or can remove the executor and appoint a successor. However, you must notify the court of the problem.First you must bring the situation to the attention of the court. It can compel the executor to expedite the probating of the estate or can remove the executor and appoint a successor. However, you must notify the court of the problem.First you must bring the situation to the attention of the court. It can compel the executor to expedite the probating of the estate or can remove the executor and appoint a successor. However, you must notify the court of the problem.First you must bring the situation to the attention of the court. It can compel the executor to expedite the probating of the estate or can remove the executor and appoint a successor. However, you must notify the court of the problem.
Do you need the signature of the co-executor to remove them from a will?
The naming of the executor is something done by the person making the will. If they are still living, they can do what they like and no signature is required.
