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They could be sued for a breach of fiduciary duty. They are responsible to the court to execute the will or the state's intestacy laws.

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Is a executor of a will responsible for all the bills of a estate?

The executor is not personnally responsible. The estate is responsible to pay off the debts. If the assets are not sufficient to pay off the estates, they do their best and get the court to agree.


The will states all deceased's children must agree on everything before six months is up. What rights do you have if the executrix is going ahead and not involving other children?

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Is the executor responsible for paying all taxes on an estate?

The estate is responsible for paying all taxes. The executor is responsible for making sure that the estate does so.


Is the executor responsible for the lawyers fees?

The estate is responsible for attorney's fees. The executor is responsible to pay the debts of the estate before any property can be distributed. If the executor mishandles the funds they will be personally liable.


Is surviving spouse responsible for medical bills in NJ?

Only if she is the executor of the estate. The executor is responsible for all estate debts.


Is an executor responsible for anything missing from an estate property?

The executor has the responsible to maintain the estate. That includes keeping the property safe.


Does a lawyer have a fiduciary duty to only the executor of estate or all the beneficiaries of said estate?

The attorney has a fiduciary-client relationship with the executor. Note that if a beneficiary believes they have a valid cause of action against the executor for mishandling the estate the beneficiary must retain their own legal representation. The attorney who is handling the estate will represent the executor.


Is an executor entitled to a commission on the estate if the home is left to him and the money is to be distributed among 3 siblings?

No. The executor gets no commissions. They get paid a fee set by the state.You need guidance from the attorney who is handling the estate. An executor is personally liable for mishandling estate property or funds.


Why would an estate administrator be sued in a fiduciary lawsuit?

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Is an executor responsible for the debt?

Not personally. The estate is responsible.


Can the executor pay for work needed on properties?

The executor is responsible for the assets of the estate. That would include taking care of the property taxes, upkeep and maintenance. The executor is not personally responsible for the bills, the estate is.


In Texas what is an executor of a will responable for paying until the will is probated of the home of the estate?

Personally they are not responsible for anything. As the executor of the estate, they are responsible for maintaining the estate so most utilities are going to be good.