In probably varies from state to state. In Texas, ineligible people are those who are convicted felons, those without capacity (minor children or physically or mentally incapacitated), nonresidents of the state who have not appointed a resident agent for service of process, or persons the probate court finds to be "unsuitable." If you think that sounds vague, you are right.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An executor is responsible for carrying out the wishes outlined in a will, which typically includes distributing assets as instructed. In general, an executor does not have the authority to override the instructions of the testator or make decisions that go against the will's provisions. The executor's role is to fulfill the wishes of the deceased individual as outlined in their will.
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 an independent co-executor and a co-executor
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.
Yes, the executor can be a beneficiary. The court may remove an executor at the request of the beneficiaries.
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.
No, the executor works for the estate. The estate will pay the executor a reasonable fee. The beneficiary has limited direction that they can give the executor.
No. If the executor dies the court must appoint a new executor.
The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.
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.
The executor should operate in the estate's best interests.
There is no executor of probate. The executor of the estate executes the will and probates the estate.
Yes, the only way an executor can be empowered to act as an executor is by having the will probated and having the court issue documents to the executor that state that that person is the executor.