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Can an executor spend money from the estate to alter a house before he releases it to the beneficiaries?
An executor is charged with acting in the best interests of the deceased and adhere to the stipulations of the will. An executor may acquire money from the estate if: 1. there are specific stipulations in the will that the executor is entitled to funds as compensation for their efforts. 2. The executor is a named beneficiary of the will, a situation that often happens with couples.
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Does the executor receive the estate in the UK?
No, the beneficiaries receive the estate. An executor could be a beneficiary
Does the Executor answer to the beneficiaries?
The executor should operate in the estate's best interests.
Does the executor fee continue as long as the estate has property?
Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.
Can an executor sell estate property without obtaining approval from all beneficiaries?
No, an executor cannot sell estate property without obtaining approval from all beneficiaries.
Is the Executor of the Will responsible for paying the debts of the deceased?
Yes. That is one of the duties of the executor. The debts must be paid out of the assets of the estate before legacies are paid to the beneficiaries.
What is Alabama state law on the power of Executor over the beneficiaries?
The executor has no power over the beneficiaries. The executor is responsible to the probate court for the administration of the estate. They must make a full accounting to the court.
Do you have to be a resident of the state of NC to be executor of an estate of a parent?
There are no residency requirements for being executor. The beneficiaries do have to be citizens of the US.
If an executor of a Will inform beneficiaries of the contents b4 the testator is deceased and this leads to pressure on the executor or on the other beneficiaries to do deals what does this mean?
The executor is breaching their duties. They have no control over the estate prior to the testator's death.
Can the executor of an estate give permission to his friends to access the estate property and can beneficiaries do the same?
The Excutor is responsible for damange to all property, keeping records of spending for funeral costs, etc., out of the Estate. Technically, the only people that should be allowed on that property is the Executor and the beneficiaries or a real estate agent. Eventually the Will goes into Probate where all creditors will be paid off, all property taxes, personal taxes, etc., and what is left in the Estate will be divided amongst the beneficiaries. It is also customary for the beneficiaries (if not mentioned in the Will) to give 1 1/2% - 3% (can go up to 5%, but a judge would question this) to the Executor of the Will. Being Executor can be a tough job and lots of red tape even if the Estate is on the small side. If the Estate is small then 1 1/2 - 2% is customary, and if it's a large percent then 2 1/2% - 3%. The Executor can have friends on the premises, but is 100% responsible for any damage or missing articles from that Estate. The Executor should let the beneficiaries know, and thus, the beneficiaries should let the Executor know if they have friends on the property. It's a good idea to take a video of each room, any jewelry, art, etc. before anyone goes onto the property besides the Executor or beneficiaries.
Is there a law preventing an executor from selling property if the beneficiaries do not agree with the sale?
There is no such law. The executor has the power, from the court, to settle the estate.
What if a beneficiary of a will dies while the will is being dealt with by the executor?
The beneficiaries' estate will get their share. The executor will continue to process things according to the will.
Can an executor sell house against wishes of beneficiaries if liquidation of the house is not necessary to cover estate expenses or taxes?
If the power to sell real estate was granted in the will then the executor has the power to sell it. However, if ALL the beneficiaries agree that the property should be retained they should insist the property not be sold. Remember that the beneficiaries own the real estate. If the executor proceeds to try to sell the property the beneficiaries should petition the court to review the matter ASAP.
