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If someone is made discretionary executor of a will are bound by law to carry out the wishes of the person who made the will?
Generally, the powers that ARE discretionary are set forth in the will. The executor cannot make changes to the provisions in the will unless the will explicitly gives that power. The duty of the executor is to carry out the provisions in the will. You should discuss this topic with an attorney.
What happens in Texas when the executor of the will was incarcerated for a felony?
In Texas, if the executor of a will is incarcerated for a felony, they may be disqualified from serving as executor. It will be up to the court to determine if a new executor should be appointed to handle the estate administration.
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.
Does the executor have the right to a key to the temporarily occupied home of decedent?
Yes, once appointed executor by the probate court, in order to collect the decedent's property for distribution. If necessary, the executor can pay an extra months rent in order to have access. If the decedent was being cared for in someone's home the executor is not entitled to a key but the owner should provide access to the executor so that they may collect the decedent's property.Yes, once appointed executor by the probate court, in order to collect the decedent's property for distribution. If necessary, the executor can pay an extra months rent in order to have access. If the decedent was being cared for in someone's home the executor is not entitled to a key but the owner should provide access to the executor so that they may collect the decedent's property.Yes, once appointed executor by the probate court, in order to collect the decedent's property for distribution. If necessary, the executor can pay an extra months rent in order to have access. If the decedent was being cared for in someone's home the executor is not entitled to a key but the owner should provide access to the executor so that they may collect the decedent's property.Yes, once appointed executor by the probate court, in order to collect the decedent's property for distribution. If necessary, the executor can pay an extra months rent in order to have access. If the decedent was being cared for in someone's home the executor is not entitled to a key but the owner should provide access to the executor so that they may collect the decedent's property.
What does with will or will annexed mean when talking about an estate case summary?
An administrator with will annexed is an administrator (appointed by the court) who takes the place of an executor under a will. The administrator steps in either when a will fails to nominate an executor or the named executor is unable to serve.
Can an executor of a will take over the will?
An executor's powers are limited to that mentioned in the will. If it is impossible to carry out the will, then probate court permission will be required.
In Ohio does a personal representative named in the Will have any powers if the estate was relieved of administration no one was named executor and the case was closed?
No. In order to have any authority an executor or personal representative must be appointed by a court.No. In order to have any authority an executor or personal representative must be appointed by a court.No. In order to have any authority an executor or personal representative must be appointed by a court.No. In order to have any authority an executor or personal representative must be appointed by a court.
Can an executor sell a property without bringing the trust to court?
You need to check your details. An executor doesn't manage a trust. If property is in a trust it is not part of an estate and it's managed by a trustee. The instrument that created the trust sets forth the powers of the trustee even when the trust is set forth in a will. Those powers usually include the power to sell real estate. Generally, an executor cannot sell property unless they have filed the will for probate. Then, generally, to sell the property the executor must be given that power in the will or issued a license to sell real estate by the court.
Can a executor withhold funds from beneficiary who has dementia. I have power of attorney and the executor is giving me a hard time about releasing the money to my mother?
Yes, an executor can withhold such funds, but they should be placed in trust for the benefit of the demented, perhaps under various spendthrift conditions or whatever is deemed necessary for protection of the gift. Whether the executor names you as trustee is his or her choice, but you will still have the powers of the POA once the trustees release the funds to you.
What powers does an executor of an irrevocable trust have?
The power to execute the will of the Grantor for the uses and purposes and on the terms and conditions set forth within the Trust itself.
Do executors have the right to know will before death of person?
An executor has to have the will in order to be able to execute it, and if you don't give the executor a copy of your will while you are still alive, you certainly are not going to be able to give him a copy after you are dead, at least, not unless you have a preliminary executor whose function is to give the will to the actual executor - which is really a needless complication.
Will named you as executor but living trust for the house has no executor named Am I still the executor?
The living trust has a trustee, not an executor. The will is a separate process and you would be the executor.
What is the difference between co-executor and independent co executor?
What is the difference between an independent co-executor and a co-executor
What rights do you have as a non-executor adult child of the decedent if the decedent's brother is executor?
The right to inherit has nothing to do with who was named executor. The right to inherit remains valid with all of the children. Consult a probate attorney that knows the laws for your state. ==Another Perspective== The court appointed executor has the obligation and authority to settle the estate. Only the executor has the power to manage the assets, transfer property, close accounts, sell real estate, etc. The executor must follow the provisions set forth in the will. However, all the powers of the office may be carried out according to the discretion of the executor without any interference by the beneficiaries. If the beneficiaries have questions concerning the executor's role they should first contact the attorney who is being paid to handle the estate.
Can wife be executor of will?
Yes. A spouse can be named as executor of a will. A spouse can be appointed by the court if there is no named executor or the named executor cannot serve.
Can an executor be beneficiary of a will in CT How can an executor be removed by an heir?
Yes, the executor can be a beneficiary. The court may remove an executor at the request of the beneficiaries.
When a will is set up or changed does the executor have to sign the will?
The executor does not have to sign the will. They don't even have to know there is one or that they are the executor.
