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It would be pretty difficult to be executor and not know what you are executing! Yes, they need a copy of the will.

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Should the executor of an estate have a copy of the will prior to the persons death that he is executor to.?

No, it is not necessary or wise to distribute any copies of a will during the life of the testator. However, the executor should be informed of where the will can be found when the testator has died and the will must be probated.


How can you get a copy of the executor you lost your paperwork making you the executor and you need this for a company to get money that is entitled to the estate?

You can obtain a certified copy from the court where the probate was filed.


How do you get named as executor if your parent has already passed away?

You need to submit the will to probate court for allowance and ask to be appointed the executor. If there is a different executor named in the will they may need to sign a declination.


How do you get a copy of deceased will in NY?

Contact a valid executor to the will.


Can a named executor of your will obtain a death certificate even if not a relative?

The executor has to have a copy to execute the will. It will be part of the petition to the probate court. And the certificate is a public record and anyone can obtain a copy.


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 the testator and executor be the same person?

No. The testator is the person who makes a Will.The executor is the person named in a Will as the person who will settle the estate according to the provisions in the Will after the death of the testator. The executor must submit the Will for probate and petition for appointment by the court.


How can an incapacitated independent co-executor of an estate be replaced?

The co-executor must resign and the court can appoint a successor if an independent co-executor is necessary.The co-executor must resign and the court can appoint a successor if an independent co-executor is necessary.The co-executor must resign and the court can appoint a successor if an independent co-executor is necessary.The co-executor must resign and the court can appoint a successor if an independent co-executor is necessary.


Can an executor get a copy of the will before the maker's death?

No. Not unless it is provided by the testator.


Can the executor is a estate change the ownership on a vehicle title?

Yes, an executor of an estate can change the ownership on a vehicle title as part of their duties to manage and distribute the estate's assets. They typically need to provide the necessary documentation, such as the death certificate and a copy of the will or court documents appointing them as executor, to the relevant motor vehicle department. It’s important for the executor to follow the specific laws and regulations in their jurisdiction regarding title transfers.


What can you do if the other executor does not want to act?

You should submit a petition to the court to have the co-executor removed. Explain your reasons clearly and provide evidence of examples of their failure to perform their duties.


Can siblings see a will if only one is executor?

The executor should give the other heirs a copy of the Will upon request. The executor has no actual authority until they have been appointed by the court. Once the Will has been submitted to the probate court it becomes a public record and anyone can obtain a copy from the court.