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As you know theft is a crime. You should first call the attorney who is handling the estate. The theft should be reported to the probate court. Carefully and clearly state what you believe to be the executors misbehavior and ask the judge to remove her and appoint a new executor. The executor's bond should cover any loss to the estate caused by the executor.
What else can I help you with?
Are executor fees taxable if the executor receives none of the inheritance?
Fees received by an executor are not classified as inheritance and therefore are not subject to an inheritance tax, but they are classified as income, and are subject to income tax.
Are executor fees taxable income if the deceased was a family member and the executor was also a beneficary?
There is a distinction between money the executor receives as compensation for administering the estate and money the executor receives as an inheritance. The fees are taxable income, the inheritance is not.
Is the executor responsible for distributing inheritance?
That is the job of the executor. To distribute the estate and liquidate the assets.
Can you cash an inheritance check and still sue the executor?
Yes. You can sue as long as you have a valid complaint against the executor.
Can an executor spend inheritance money with out consulting the beneficiaries when those beneficiaries do not know the valuje of there inheritance?
The executor can use the money for the benefit of the estate, not for their personal use. They are entitled to payment for their services.
Can an executor take back money that is not wanted by an heir?
An heir may decline to accept an inheritance. The executor then has to distribute the assets per the will.
Can you get an inheritance if you owe child support?
A lien can be placed on an inheritance for child support arrears. If the custodial parent knows of your pending inheritance a claim can be filed in the estate and the executor must pay it out of your inheritance.
How do you find out if you have an inheritance coming?
Essentially, the only way to find out about an inheritance is when notification is made. If you believe that you may have an inheritance coming, it is best to contact the executor of the decedent's estate.
How does one collect an inheritance?
You need to talk with the executor of the estate. The probate court should be able to assist you in locating who has been appointed as executor.
Can executors renounce in favor of a family member who is not a beneficiary in the will?
The executor cannot "renounce or disclaim" the inheritance of any beneficiary. That can only be done voluntarily by the person who decides to disclaim their own inheritance and there are certain forms that must be used, signed and filed with the estate.The executor cannot "renounce or disclaim" the inheritance of any beneficiary. That can only be done voluntarily by the person who decides to disclaim their own inheritance and there are certain forms that must be used, signed and filed with the estate.The executor cannot "renounce or disclaim" the inheritance of any beneficiary. That can only be done voluntarily by the person who decides to disclaim their own inheritance and there are certain forms that must be used, signed and filed with the estate.The executor cannot "renounce or disclaim" the inheritance of any beneficiary. That can only be done voluntarily by the person who decides to disclaim their own inheritance and there are certain forms that must be used, signed and filed with the estate.
Do you have to file taxes on an inheritance?
Yes, the executor must file taxes. That is one of their responsibilities to the estate.
Can the executor benefit from the will?
Yes, the executor can also be a beneficiary of the Will. Also, in most jurisdictions the executor can be paid from the estate for their services up to a certain amount that is generally set forth in the probate laws.
