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Does an executor have the power of attorney to make decisions on behalf of the deceased individual?

No, an executor does not have the power of attorney to make decisions on behalf of the deceased individual. The executor's role is to carry out the instructions in the deceased person's will and manage their estate, but they do not have the authority to make decisions on the deceased person's behalf.


Can the executor of the will put the parent in a home?

No. As the executor of a will, your role as executor is not triggered until the party who named you executor dies. If the parent is still alive, you'd need a power of attorney (document) naming you as the power of attorney to make decisions for the parent in the event that the parent is incapacitated or incapable of making decisions on his or her own behalf.


If the executor of a will develops alzheimer's but has a power of attorney does then the power of attorney make executor decisions?

In most cases they would not be able to serve in that capacity. The court is not likely to appoint someone with Alzheimer's to serve as executor.


Who does the Executor answer to?

Ultimately the Executor is the person in charge however all decisions made will be answerable to the beneficiaries.


Is an executor the same as a power of attorney?

No, an executor and a power of attorney are not the same. An executor is responsible for managing a deceased person's estate, while a power of attorney is appointed to make decisions on behalf of someone who is alive but unable to do so themselves.


can an executor override rest of his siblings?

An executor is responsible for carrying out the wishes outlined in a will, which typically includes distributing assets as instructed. In general, an executor does not have the authority to override the instructions of the testator or make decisions that go against the will's provisions. The executor's role is to fulfill the wishes of the deceased individual as outlined in their will.


Do all parties have to agree to use an attorney to probate a will?

The executor makes the decisions. There is no other requirement.


If a home is left to siblings in a will can executor silbling set sale price to sell to other sibling?

Yes, the executor of the estate can make decisions such as this. it is usually best to talk it through if you are on good terms with your sibling.


When an elderly has been declared incompetent dementia can the change the executor?

It is called 'Power of Attorney' when a person is still living, but unable to make their own decisions regarding money or medical matters. No, the elderly person if found incompetent cannot change the executor in the Will. If for instance the executor is John Doe, but Power of Attorney is Jane Zero then Jane Zero will be the one making decisions over money and medical matters according to the elderly person's Will. One can hire a lawyer to see if there are any legal loop holes to change things around should there be any problems protecting the elderly person as the Power of Attorney or Executor as it stands to date.


What are the consequences of refusing to serve as a co-executor?

The only consequences would be that you would not have any power or authority to distribute the assets as provided in the will, to make any decisions regarding the estate assets or to pay the debts of the estate. You would not be involved in the settling of the estate.


Should the executor provide all estate business to all sibling heirs during probate in order for each to make informed decisions about the estate and sale of deceased parent's home?

No. An executor is the person who has been officially appointed to settle the estate. The executor does not answer to the heirs and they do not direct the actions taken by the executor. They do not need the permission or involvement of the heirs. Although the executor may, at their discretion, encourage the interested parties to express an opinion regarding the sale, the executor has the legal power and authority to make the final decision.


Did Mary queen of Scots make any good decisions?

no she did not make good decisions