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Why is a will probated?
A will must be probated so the court can rule the will is technically valid and can appoint the executor. No one has the legal right to act as the executor until they have been appointed by the court and issued letters Testamentary. Title to real estate will not pass to the heirs until the estate is probated.
Who signs for the sale of a house to be split between the 3 heirs when one of the heirs is the executor only the executor or all 3 heirs?
The executor has the Letter of Authority to conduct the sale. No one else has to be involved.
Can the court appoint an executor named in the will?
That is what needs to happen. The executor would apply to the court with a copy of the will and request the appointment. The court will then issue a letter of authority for them to act on behalf of the estate.
How can one appoint an executor of an estate in the absence of a will?
If there is no will, a court can appoint an executor to handle the estate. The court will typically choose a close family member or friend to serve as the executor.
What if you don't want to be a co executor?
Yes. No one can force you to be executor, even if they name you as executor in their will. In the event the person named as executor declines, the probate court can appoint a new executor instead.
Your father had no will are you responsible for his medical bills after his death?
Well, not you personally. But your father's estate will have to settle the outstanding liabilities. If your family cannot agree on a executor, the court will appoint one. The executor's job is to see that all bills are paid prior to distribution of the estate to the heirs.
Who becomes executor of will when original executor dies?
Upon the death of the testator the Will must be presented to probate court for allowance and the court must appoint the executor. The court will generally appoint the executor named in the Will if one was named. If that person is deceased or declines to serve the court will appoint a successor. An interested party can request appointment.
Can an executor be appointed after one's death by an heir?
The heir's cannot appoint an executor. They can recommend one to the court, but the court decides.
What happens if one of the named executors dies?
The remaining executor takes over, or the court will appoint a new one. No will shall fail because of the lack of a named executor, the court will simply appoint one.
Does there need to be an alternative executor to a Will?
No. If one is not named in the will the court will appoint one if necessary.
Is a Will valid if the only one Executor appointed in it dies?
Yes. The court will appoint a new executor when it is notified that the first executor it appointed has died.
What if no executor is named?
The court will appoint one, often an attorney or bank.
