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You file a Declination with the court and the alternate executor named in the will is next in line to be appointed. If there is no alternate executor named in the will or if the alternate cannot or will not serve as executor then the court will appoint one.
"Residuary legatees" in most states have a prior right to be appointed over "family members" because the residuary legatees are the ones that have a stake in the outcome of the administration of the estate. A "family member" simply by being a family member, may not have an interest in the estate, such as where a child has been disinherited, and would most likely not qualify to be appointed.
On the other hand, if all the interested parties to the will assent, any family member capable of serving or a non-related person or financial services company may be appointed such as an attorney, trust department of a bank, accountant, financial consultant, favorite uncle, etc.
You should seek the advice of an attorney if the estate needs to be probated. The estate needs to be probated if there are any assets that were owned by the decedent.
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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.
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.
Are we allowed to ask executor of an estate question?
No one can prevent you from asking! The executor may decline to answer the question. And there is seldom a way to force them to answer it if the court agrees with them.
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 executor appoint a representative?
Generally, an executor can appoint an "agent" who can act on their behalf. This is done when the executor lives some distance from where the estate is being probated or in another state. You should ask the attorney who is handling the estate. If the executor simply wants to appoint someone else to take over their duties that would not be approved by the court. In that case, the executor should decline and let the court appoint another person as executor.Generally, an executor can appoint an "agent" who can act on their behalf. This is done when the executor lives some distance from where the estate is being probated or in another state. You should ask the attorney who is handling the estate. If the executor simply wants to appoint someone else to take over their duties that would not be approved by the court. In that case, the executor should decline and let the court appoint another person as executor.Generally, an executor can appoint an "agent" who can act on their behalf. This is done when the executor lives some distance from where the estate is being probated or in another state. You should ask the attorney who is handling the estate. If the executor simply wants to appoint someone else to take over their duties that would not be approved by the court. In that case, the executor should decline and let the court appoint another person as executor.Generally, an executor can appoint an "agent" who can act on their behalf. This is done when the executor lives some distance from where the estate is being probated or in another state. You should ask the attorney who is handling the estate. If the executor simply wants to appoint someone else to take over their duties that would not be approved by the court. In that case, the executor should decline and let the court appoint another person as executor.
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 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.
My mother just passed and my brother is named executor. He is going through a bankruptcy and personal tax issues should he be appointed as executor?
Your brother already has enough going on. The duties of being executor would be too much. Someone else in the family should petition to be appointed executor and your brother should decline.
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.
How do you calculate executors compensation when you are also a beneficiary?
The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.
Who becomes the executor of an estate if no one accepts being executor and no relatives?
The court will appoint an executor either an attorney or a bank. The cost will come out of the estate.
