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No. An executor must be appointed by a court. Even if named in a will an executor has no legal power or authority until they have been appointed by the court. The will must be submitted for probate and the court must appoint the executor.

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Does the court need to assign a executor if the children agree who will be a executor?

The court will appoint the executor and typically will grant it to the person the children request.


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There is no such law. The executor has the power, from the court, to settle the estate.


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Who becomes executor of will when original executor dies?

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Can an executor sell house against wishes of beneficiaries if liquidation of the house is not necessary to cover estate expenses or taxes?

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Can a vehicle in an estate be taken to a dealership if all heirs do not agree?

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Can the executor of an estate borrow against the estate with the informed consent of all beneficiaries?

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Can a executor change a will and split it 5050 with anouther person when the will does not state that?

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