No one, unless some malpractice is discovered on the part of the executor after the estate is closed and sues the executor. Once the estate is distributed and a final account is filed and approved the executor is discharged and the estate is closed. After that, the executor has no authority.
There is no executor of probate. The executor of the estate executes the will and probates the estate.
The executor of the estate can close and empty the bank account. Distribution will be in accordance with the will. Consult a probate attorney in your state. You have to wait until the will goes through probate.
It depends on whether the executor has been appointed by the court and if the account was a joint account with the decedent and his partner.If the executor has been duly appointed they can access accounts solely owned by the decedent. That's their job.If the account is a joint account, it isn't a probate asset and the executor has no control over it. It belongs to the surviving joint owner.
No, an executor of a will cannot distribute assets before probate is completed.
A payable on death account bypasses probate and is paid over directly to the beneficiary by the bank. They do not come under the control of the executor.A payable on death account bypasses probate and is paid over directly to the beneficiary by the bank. They do not come under the control of the executor.A payable on death account bypasses probate and is paid over directly to the beneficiary by the bank. They do not come under the control of the executor.A payable on death account bypasses probate and is paid over directly to the beneficiary by the bank. They do not come under the control of the executor.
No, he cannot. He needs to be appointed the executor by the probate court. Until then he has no authority whatsoever.No, he cannot. He needs to be appointed the executor by the probate court. Until then he has no authority whatsoever.No, he cannot. He needs to be appointed the executor by the probate court. Until then he has no authority whatsoever.No, he cannot. He needs to be appointed the executor by the probate court. Until then he has no authority whatsoever.
If they have been duly appointed by the probate court they have been granted the authority to settle the estate under the supervision of the probate court. They have the power to close accounts and manage an account for the estate.
First they need a letter of authority from the court. They present that to the bank and will be able to access the account.
The court will appoint a new executor. Consult a probate attorney and they will help you get it resolved.
No. You need proof that you are the executor of the estate.
No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.
You are not an executor until you have filed the will for probate and been appointed by the court. You may resign by filing a resignation with the court. The court will require that you file an account and will appoint a successor.