First, the estate must be probated and the executor must be appointed by the court. Then there are different ways the executor can purchase the real estate.
They could petition the court for a license to sell the real estate with the executor as the purchaser after a fair market offer has been accepted by the beneficiaries. The executor would need to obtain the assents of all the other beneficiaries to the petition. The court would likely allow such a transfer. Another method would be for the executor could wait until the probate procedure has been completed and then purchase the property from the beneficiaries who inherited it and are now the legal title holders.
Either way, the executor should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate to make certain the transfer is done properly and title is passed legally.
When there is no will, someone can become the executor of an estate by petitioning the court to be appointed as the administrator. The court will typically appoint a close family member or other interested party to handle the estate's affairs.
The named executor must submit the will for probate and request appointment as the executor. Once appointed they will have the sole authority and responsibility to settle the estate. The executor should hire an attorney, especially if there is real estate.The other family members have no right to interfere with the executor's handling of the estate unless the executor fails to perform their duties properly. They do not have any right to handle any property of the estate. The executor must follow the state laws that govern estates and the debts must be paid before any property can be distributed to the heirs. The executor will be eligible to charge a fee for their services and the fee is set by law. Any family member can monitor the progress by visiting the court and requesting to review the probate file.
To become the executor of an estate without a will, a person can petition the court to be appointed as the administrator. The court will typically appoint a close family member or other interested party to handle the estate's affairs.
The executor of an estate uses the assets of the estate to pay any taxes or other debts owed by that estate. If it should turn out that the taxes owed exceed the value of the estate, then the executor pays as much as the estate consists of, after which there is no longer an estate.
An executor cannot rent out an estate to an other party for his or her own personal gain, however, it could be done on the authority of the estate owner, or directives left in a will.
To become the executor of an estate without a will, a person can petition the court to be appointed as the administrator. The court will typically appoint a close family member or other interested party to handle the estate's affairs. The administrator will then follow the state's laws on intestate succession to distribute the assets of the estate.
Certainly.
You can't be the executor of an estate if the individual is still living. Property transfers are done the same as any other time.
Yes. The court appointed executor doesn't need "family permission" to perform their duties. THose duties are performed according to the provisions in the will and the state laws under the supervision of the probate court. The family need to step back. The authority to sell real estate can be granted in the will or the executor can request a license to sell the real estate from the court. The purpose of appointing an executor is to avoid the "family" interference in probating the estate that can cause serious family schisms after a death in the family. It is a frequent problem after a death in the family.If the family wishes, unanimously, to keep the real estate they should discuss it with the executor and as long as there are no objections and no debts that require its sale they should be able to retain it unless the testator ordered that it must be sold.You should consult with the executor and the attorney who is handling the estate.Yes. The court appointed executor doesn't need "family permission" to perform their duties. THose duties are performed according to the provisions in the will and the state laws under the supervision of the probate court. The family need to step back. The authority to sell real estate can be granted in the will or the executor can request a license to sell the real estate from the court. The purpose of appointing an executor is to avoid the "family" interference in probating the estate that can cause serious family schisms after a death in the family. It is a frequent problem after a death in the family.If the family wishes, unanimously, to keep the real estate they should discuss it with the executor and as long as there are no objections and no debts that require its sale they should be able to retain it unless the testator ordered that it must be sold.You should consult with the executor and the attorney who is handling the estate.Yes. The court appointed executor doesn't need "family permission" to perform their duties. THose duties are performed according to the provisions in the will and the state laws under the supervision of the probate court. The family need to step back. The authority to sell real estate can be granted in the will or the executor can request a license to sell the real estate from the court. The purpose of appointing an executor is to avoid the "family" interference in probating the estate that can cause serious family schisms after a death in the family. It is a frequent problem after a death in the family.If the family wishes, unanimously, to keep the real estate they should discuss it with the executor and as long as there are no objections and no debts that require its sale they should be able to retain it unless the testator ordered that it must be sold.You should consult with the executor and the attorney who is handling the estate.Yes. The court appointed executor doesn't need "family permission" to perform their duties. THose duties are performed according to the provisions in the will and the state laws under the supervision of the probate court. The family need to step back. The authority to sell real estate can be granted in the will or the executor can request a license to sell the real estate from the court. The purpose of appointing an executor is to avoid the "family" interference in probating the estate that can cause serious family schisms after a death in the family. It is a frequent problem after a death in the family.If the family wishes, unanimously, to keep the real estate they should discuss it with the executor and as long as there are no objections and no debts that require its sale they should be able to retain it unless the testator ordered that it must be sold.You should consult with the executor and the attorney who is handling the estate.
Yes. There is a lot of work and responsibility involved in being the executor of an estate. The one sibling/beneficiary who is appointed should not be reqired to work for the other beneficiary for free. In some cases the executor may not charge the statutory fee, however, they should not be expected to work for free. The executor fee should be paid from the estate. If one of two sibling is inheriting real estate then they should make a cash contribution equal to one-half of the executor's fee.
There are benefits and detriments to everything, and appointing a bank as an executor is no different. Appointing a bank is only beneficial if it is a substantially large estate. In fact, most banks will refuse to become the executor, even if named in the will as the executor, if the estate does not consist of certain minimum amounts it fixes. Benefits flow mainly from the financial expertise they have in handling large sums of money and investing them while the estate is being administered so as to obtain the best rate of return. Another benefit is that it takes administration of the estate out of the hands of a single family member where jealousies or other family issues might cause losses, delays and other problems.
That is the job of the executor. They have to inventory the estate, value the property, resolve debts and then distribute the remainder.