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The legality of your sister changing the locks and restricting access to the property depends on the specific laws of the jurisdiction where the property is located. Typically, an executor has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the estate and beneficiaries. If you believe your rights as a beneficiary are being violated, you may need to seek legal advice or mediation to address the situation. It's important to review the will, understand your rights as a beneficiary, and consider discussing the matter with a legal professional specializing in estate law.
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Can executor of will change beneficiary after death?
Can an executor of will change beneficiaries before or after death
Can the executor of an estate give permission to his friends to access the estate property and can beneficiaries do the same?
The Excutor is responsible for damange to all property, keeping records of spending for funeral costs, etc., out of the Estate. Technically, the only people that should be allowed on that property is the Executor and the beneficiaries or a real estate agent. Eventually the Will goes into Probate where all creditors will be paid off, all property taxes, personal taxes, etc., and what is left in the Estate will be divided amongst the beneficiaries. It is also customary for the beneficiaries (if not mentioned in the Will) to give 1 1/2% - 3% (can go up to 5%, but a judge would question this) to the Executor of the Will. Being Executor can be a tough job and lots of red tape even if the Estate is on the small side. If the Estate is small then 1 1/2 - 2% is customary, and if it's a large percent then 2 1/2% - 3%. The Executor can have friends on the premises, but is 100% responsible for any damage or missing articles from that Estate. The Executor should let the beneficiaries know, and thus, the beneficiaries should let the Executor know if they have friends on the property. It's a good idea to take a video of each room, any jewelry, art, etc. before anyone goes onto the property besides the Executor or beneficiaries.
Is it necessary to file a will before transferring property to new name?
Title to real property does not pass to beneficiaries UNTIL the will is probated. Therefore, the answer is yes. No one has the authority to transfer the property until the will is allowed and an executor is appointed. Then, the probate process must be followed to alert creditors of the death of the decedent. Creditors who make a claim must be paid before any property is distrubuted to the beneficiaries.
Must all beneficiaries agree to new executor before he can be appointed?
No, beneficiaries do not have to agree on the appointment of an executor. The court makes the appointment. If the family doesn't want someone appointed, the court will likely assign the duties to an attorney or bank.
Can the executor sell property without all beneficiaries approval?
The answer depends on the laws of the state the probate is in, the terms of the will and the facts of the situation. First, what does the will say? It may say the executor has full power to sell in his/her discretion. In that case, the beneficiaries do not have to approve. If the will says nothing specific about a power of sale then look to the laws of the state. Every state has laws that spell out what executors can and cannot do. The laws of the state of probate might provide that an executor has to obtain a court order to sell the property. If it does, any of the beneficiaries might object to the sale when the executor applies for the order; however, the objector will have to prove the objections are valid.
Can executor sell personal property?
The sale should have court approval. The executor needs to request a license to sell from the court and will need to disclose the name of the buyer and the price. The beneficiaries will be notified of the petition for a license and will have the opportunity to object. If you have objections you must make certain you appear on the day proclaimed in the notice. The court will hear objections and render a decision on whether to issue the license to sell or not.
Is the Executor of the Will responsible for paying the debts of the deceased?
Yes. That is one of the duties of the executor. The debts must be paid out of the assets of the estate before legacies are paid to the beneficiaries.
Can the the executor keep the heir's half of an inheritance?
In certain cases- yes. The executor is entitled to a fee the amount of which is set by law. If there is not enough money in the estate to pay that fee it may have to come out of the gifts to the beneficiaries. The debts of the decedent and costs of administration must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the beneficiaries.In certain cases- yes. The executor is entitled to a fee the amount of which is set by law. If there is not enough money in the estate to pay that fee it may have to come out of the gifts to the beneficiaries. The debts of the decedent and costs of administration must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the beneficiaries.In certain cases- yes. The executor is entitled to a fee the amount of which is set by law. If there is not enough money in the estate to pay that fee it may have to come out of the gifts to the beneficiaries. The debts of the decedent and costs of administration must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the beneficiaries.In certain cases- yes. The executor is entitled to a fee the amount of which is set by law. If there is not enough money in the estate to pay that fee it may have to come out of the gifts to the beneficiaries. The debts of the decedent and costs of administration must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the beneficiaries.
Your uncle is executor and trustee and has allowed his wife to take personal items of your grandmother before allowing the beneficiaries in the house Is this legal?
Your uncle is in a fiduciary position and he owes a duty to the beneficiaries to perform his duties according to the letter of the law. He is also legally bound to follow the provisions of the will and trust TO THE LETTER. He has no right to distribute any property to non-devisees. You should report his behavior to the attorney who is handling the estate or to the court that appointed him. He should be removed as executor/trustee. You can request the court order him to return any property he distributed to his wife or its value. It is unacceptable for an executor/trustee in control of property to treat that property as his own and the court will not allow it.
In state of tn can executor sell real property without the consent of all beneficiaries?
The answer is a frustrating one...it depends. In Tennessee, real property transfers immediately at death to the heirs-at-law or beneficiaries as named in a valid unrevoked will. In most cases, it is necessary to obtain the consent/signatures of all heirs or beneficiaries to the real estate under the will before it can be sold. However, it is possible to petition the court to bring that real property into the estate and thus under the control of the executor. It would wise to consult with an attorney in your county that regularly practices in the area of estates and probate in order to assist you with this matter.
Does the executor of a will have to pay for outstanding debts of a deceased parent if there is no money or property to sell?
The estate is responsible for the debts. The debts must be paid by the executor before any assets can be distributed. If the executor distributes any assets while the debts are outstanding, she/he may be personally liable. If there are no assets the estate is declared insolvent and the creditors are out of luck.
Can an excutor of a will tell someone What is in the will before its told to everyone?
The executor has no right to see the will prior to the death of the testator. The testator may provide the named executor with an unsealed copy or allow the named executor to read the will but that would be entirely voluntary on the part of the testator.
