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When a person dies intestate (without a will) the court must appoint an Administrator to settle the estate. The court's first choice would be the surviving spouse. If they cannot serve any child can request appointment as the Administrator. The family should get together and agree on one person who has the best communication skills, organization skills, intellectual skills and integrity. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law.
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Does the court need to assign a executor if the children agree who will be a executor?
The court will appoint the executor and typically will grant it to the person the children request.
How long do you have to agree on a executor if no will exists?
If there is no will then there will be no executor. When a person dies intestate, or without a will, a qualified person must petition the probate court to be appointed the administrator of the estate. That should be done as soon as possible. You should seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in probate in your area.
What is the role of the executor of a person who died inter-estate?
To inventory the estate, pay off the debts and distribute any remainder in accordance with the intestate laws of the jurisdiction in question.
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.
Can the person who is the executor of an estate and has power of attorney CHANGE a will?
The power of attorney cannot change the will. That is not legally allowed.
Can a person who is power of attorney and has been for a number of years deal with the persons will when they die even though someone else is named as executor?
Not legally. A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the will and its appointed executor are responsible.
When a guardian is appointed by the Court does the executor lose his power?
No. The executor has the power and authority to settle the estate according to the provisions in the will and the state probate laws. A guardian is appointed to act on behalf of a child or legally incapacitated person who may be a beneficiary. The guardian is treated by the executor as though she was the person she represents if that person had legal capacity.
Can a person who was living with your dad prevent his children from being appointed executor of his estate?
No, not unless they were married or he appointed them as executor in his will.No, not unless they were married or he appointed them as executor in his will.No, not unless they were married or he appointed them as executor in his will.No, not unless they were married or he appointed them as executor in his will.
Can your ex girlfriend take your kids if the kids are not her kids?
No. She has no parental rights regarding another person's children unless she legally adopted them.No. She has no parental rights regarding another person's children unless she legally adopted them.No. She has no parental rights regarding another person's children unless she legally adopted them.No. She has no parental rights regarding another person's children unless she legally adopted them.
What happens if estate is never settled and person died intestate?
If a person dies intestate owning real estate an administration of the estate must be filed in order to vest title to the real estate in the heirs. Until that is done, the heirs don't legally own the property and it cannot be sold or mortgaged.
Can an executor relenquish their rights and can another of the deceased children become executor?
Yes, an executor can turn down the responsibility. The court will appoint another person and would probably approve it without a second thought.
Does a son named as beneficiary become executor if the deceased died intestate?
You have conflicting legal terms in your question.An executor is appointed when the decedent left a will.Intestate means that the decedent died without a will. If the son was the "named beneficiary" as you stated then there must be a will.The son can petition the court to be appointed the executor of the will.If there is no will some qualified person must petition the probate court to be appointed the Administrator of the estate. The son would be a qualified person.
