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Does an executor of an estate have to be sworn in by a civil judge?
In most cases, an executor does not need to be sworn in by a civil judge. They typically receive their authority through the deceased's will or through the probate court. The court may require the executor to take an oath to fulfill their duties faithfully.
Can a judge swear at you?
Yes, of course they can.
Opposite gender of Judge?
Executrix...
How do you get appointed executor?
either by the deceased in the will or by the probate judge
Is an executor responsible to an inheritor to fincancil records of the deceased?
The executor is responsible to the court. Anyone with an interest in the case can present his concerns to the probate judge. The executor does not owe anyone anything. No one can tell the executor to do anything. If the probate judge instructs the executor to give you a copy of the report, you will get a copy of the report. If you do not present your concerns to the probate court, you are Sadly Out of Luck.
Can you take civil action against an executor?
As long as your question is referring to the executor of a will, than the answer to your question is yes.
Are you an executor to a will for ever?
Depends on the case. In the irrevocable trust or a trust after the person dies neither are revocable. If the executor doesnt act properly they can be removed by a judge. Once all of the funds are giving out of the will there is no longer a executor.
What steps do you take if an executor makes illegal changes to the will they are executing?
An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the court. The will must be filed for probate so that the court can examine it to make certain the will is valid. At the same time they have submitted the will for probate the named executor must petition to be appointed the executor. If you mean to say there were physical changes made to the will then you can attend the hearing and object to the will. You can address your concerns to the judge. If the judge sees the will has been "changed" it will not be allowed. If you mean to say the will has not been filed for probate then the executor has no power or authority. Someone else can file the will for probate and request to be appointed the executor. No one but a judge has the power to change the provision's of a testators Last Will and Testament.
How do you challenge the executor of a will?
The will must go into probate. That is your opportunity to challenge the actions of the executor. A probate Judge will hear you on these issues and rule according to state law and in the fair interests of those involved.
Can an executor overturn a designation of beneficiary per the decedent's will?
A will must be presented to probate court for allowance. By that process the court determines that the will is valid. The only person who can change a bequest is a judge. That rarely happens and only for a very good reason. The executor of the estate must follow the provisions in the will to the letter. If for some reason the provisions cannot be carried out the executor must ask the judge for guidance.
What can I do if the executor won't settle my mothers estate in California?
You can go to the judge or a lawyer and ask to be co executor or to require that the estate be settled. Wills and trusts can be broken, you just have to consult the right person.
Can heirs remove executor without notice?
They have the right to ask the court to do so. If they believe the current executor is not fulfilling their duties, they can request their removal. The court will evaluate the situation and may appoint a new executor.
