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The Estate assets (the deceased's home, car, savings, etc.) must be used to pay for all debts in the deceased's name alone. The debts must be paid before any inheritance is paid out. The grandchildren do not need to use their own money to pay a debt that is not in their name.

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The Executor in a Will is deceased. Can a sibling of the deceased now be appointed?

The court will look at the Will to determine if an alternate executor is named. If not, then the state probably has a list of people, in order, who should be named as administrator of the estate. Relationship to the deceased executor is irrelevant.


Does an executor have the power of attorney to make decisions on behalf of the deceased individual?

No, an executor does not have the power of attorney to make decisions on behalf of the deceased individual. The executor's role is to carry out the instructions in the deceased person's will and manage their estate, but they do not have the authority to make decisions on the deceased person's behalf.


Can a cousin be an executor?

Certainly. Anyone can be named an executor of an estate, whether related to the deceased or not.


Can credit card companies collect on unsecured debt if the debtor is deceased?

They have the right to make a claim against the estate. Like other debtors, the executor has to settle their claims. If there are not enough assets, some of the debtors will not receive all of their money.


How do you find out who the executor of your grandmas unclaimed money is when she did not have a will?

If your grandmother is still living, you can't. If she is deceased, the executor of the will is required to notify you if you are in the will. If there is no will, and your parents are deceased, then you should contact the probate court and/or executor.


How can someone become appointed as the executor of an estate?

To become appointed as the executor of an estate, a person typically needs to be named as such in the deceased person's will. The court will then review the will and officially appoint the executor. The executor is responsible for managing the deceased person's assets, debts, and distributing the estate according to the will.


How can someone become the executor of an estate?

To become the executor of an estate, a person must be named as such in the deceased individual's will. The court will then officially appoint the executor after the will is probated. The executor is responsible for managing the deceased person's assets, paying debts, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries according to the will.


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

Contact a valid executor to the will.


What can an Executor of an Estate do?

They follow the instructions of the deceased has laid out in their will.


Who protects a deceased person's property?

The executor of the estate.


Can executor sell car of deceased in Montana?

That is their responsibility.


How do you get appointed executor?

either by the deceased in the will or by the probate judge

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