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You can do this by drafting a Codicil and attaching it to your Will. A Codicil is drafted in the same form as a Will. Simply make a change to the section regarding beneficiaries. It should state clearly which article (or gift) of the Will is being removed from the Will. You must sign, have it notarized and attach it to you existing will. Depending on how long ago you made your initial will, you might want to review and perhaps draft a new one which will include the statement that any previous wills are null and void.
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Is an executor of a will in Queensland a Trustee?
Yes, an executor of a will in Queensland is also considered a trustee. The executor's role includes managing the deceased's estate and distributing assets to the beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the will, which involves acting in a fiduciary capacity similar to that of a trustee.
Is an executor of a will the same as the trustee?
No. An executor settles an estate according to the provisions in the will. A trustee manages a trust according to the provisions in a trust.A trust may be set forth in a will. In that case the will must be probated with the executor in charge of the probate of the will. Once the probate process is completed the court will allow the trusteeship and officially appoint the trustee. Then that trustee will manage the trust according to the provisions set forth in the will.
What is age requirement for estate trustee in New York state?
In New York State, the age requirement to serve as an estate trustee (also known as an executor) is at least 18 years old. Additionally, the individual must be of sound mind and not have a felony conviction. If the designated executor does not meet these criteria, the court may appoint an alternative executor.
What if executor refuses to file an accounting in 9 years?
This could be ground for an action for removal of the executor. A personal representative, whether an executor of a will or a trustee of an estate, may be removed for failing to meet the responsibilities of the position. Any interested person can petition to remove an executor. An interested person is usually any present or future beneficiary or creditor who has a stake in the estate. The petition for removal may be combined with a request for appointing a new, alternative personal representative.
Can the executor sell property without all beneficiaries approval in New York state?
No, the executor cannot sell property that is in a trust.First, if the property is owned by a trust then it is not part of the estate and is not under the control of the executor.Second, the property is under the control of the trustee of the trust who must manage the property according to the provisions set forth in the document that created the trust. You need to review that trust document and look for provisions regarding the sale of property.The same person can hold several positions but their position as executor of an estate is separate from their position as the trustee of a trust. As an executor they cannot sell property that was placed in a trust by the decedent.No, the executor cannot sell property that is in a trust. First, if the property is owned by a trust then it is not part of the estate and is not under the control of the executor.Second, the property is under the control of the trustee of the trust who must manage the property according to the provisions set forth in the document that created the trust. You need to review that trust document and look for provisions regarding the sale of property.The same person can hold several positions but their position as executor of an estate is separate from their position as the trustee of a trust. As an executor they cannot sell property that was placed in a trust by the decedent.No, the executor cannot sell property that is in a trust. First, if the property is owned by a trust then it is not part of the estate and is not under the control of the executor.Second, the property is under the control of the trustee of the trust who must manage the property according to the provisions set forth in the document that created the trust. You need to review that trust document and look for provisions regarding the sale of property.The same person can hold several positions but their position as executor of an estate is separate from their position as the trustee of a trust. As an executor they cannot sell property that was placed in a trust by the decedent.No, the executor cannot sell property that is in a trust. First, if the property is owned by a trust then it is not part of the estate and is not under the control of the executor.Second, the property is under the control of the trustee of the trust who must manage the property according to the provisions set forth in the document that created the trust. You need to review that trust document and look for provisions regarding the sale of property.The same person can hold several positions but their position as executor of an estate is separate from their position as the trustee of a trust. As an executor they cannot sell property that was placed in a trust by the decedent.
Can one be an executor of probate but not the estate?
There is no executor of probate. The executor of the estate executes the will and probates the estate.
What if the executor of a living trust spends all the money that was in a bank account to maintain the estate for his own personal use Now there is no money to maintain the estate.What can be done?
A living trust has a Trustee (not an executor). You can bring a lawsuit against the Trustee. In the lawsuit the trustee will have to show what was done with the money, and the court will judge whether it is against the law or not. The trustee has a fiduciary responsibility and if that is violated, and there is proof, the trustee will lose the lawsuit and you will win damages.
What are the responsibilities of an executor of a living trust?
A trust doesn't have an executor. It has a trustee. The trustee manages the trust according to the terms of the trust.
If you die and leave your estate to your minor child who will receive the money until she is 18?
The court will appoint an administrator/executor/trustee, if no one is named in the will.
How does the executor in a living trust remove a family member from property?
A trust doesn't have an executor. A trustee manages a trust according to the provisions set forth in the instrument that created the trust- the Declaration of Trust. You need to review that declaration to determine what the trustee can do and how.
Can the executor of an estate remove items without asking the other beneficiares in the state of Indiana?
The executor has a responsibility to preserve the estate. They can remove items for appraisal and sale, but the assets still remain a part of the estate until properly distributed.
Can an executor sell a property without bringing the trust to court?
You need to check your details. An executor doesn't manage a trust. If property is in a trust it is not part of an estate and it's managed by a trustee. The instrument that created the trust sets forth the powers of the trustee even when the trust is set forth in a will. Those powers usually include the power to sell real estate. Generally, an executor cannot sell property unless they have filed the will for probate. Then, generally, to sell the property the executor must be given that power in the will or issued a license to sell real estate by the court.
