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An executor of an estate has the right to appoint an attorney to act on behalf of the estate. The attorney may collect debts owed of the estate, and defend the estate against any claims against it.

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Can your attorney friend be your will executor?

Yes, an attorney is often used as executor. The court will often appoint an attorney if no one else is available.


What happens if the executor listed in the will can not be found?

The court will appoint an executor. That is often an attorney or a bank.


Can an attorney appoint themsevses as executor of a will?

No, an attorney cannot appoint themselves as executor. The court makes the appointment.


Can you be a power of attorney and executor for your father?

Your power as attorney-in-fact for your mother expired upon her death. Only the probate court can appoint an executor. If your mother died testate the court will appoint the executor she named in her will. If none was named, the court will appoint one.


Can an attorney in Texas who drafts a will be appointed executor in the will?

It is common for an attorney to be appointed executor. Other choices are banks or the court can appoint someone.


What if no executor is named?

The court will appoint one, often an attorney or bank.


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 can you do to have executor removed if she is not preforming the duties as the executor of your fathers will?

Petition the court to have them removed and replaced. In such cases the court is likely to appoint an attorney to serve as the executor.


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.


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.


When an executor of a will dies who replaces them to find lawyer for probate?

The court will appoint a new executor. Consult a probate attorney and they will help you get it resolved.