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There is no specific time frame in Texas. The estate has to be inventoried and appraised, the debts collected, taxes paid and the terms of the will meet.

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Can one be an executor of probate but not the estate?

There is no executor of probate. The executor of the estate executes the will and probates the estate.


After an estate is closed how long does it take to get your money?

The length of time for probate vary by county and state to state. But, mostly it depends on the executor as to how efficient they are in doing their duties after the probate process is complete. Find out who the executor (or admnistrator) is and ask them how long it will be before they start distributing the estate. ( You can find out who the executor is by viewing the will at your local Probate Court.)


What can you do if you think that the probate of an estate has taken to long to settle?

File a motion with the probate court asking the court to compel the executor to complete the probating of the estate.File a motion with the probate court asking the court to compel the executor to complete the probating of the estate.File a motion with the probate court asking the court to compel the executor to complete the probating of the estate.File a motion with the probate court asking the court to compel the executor to complete the probating of the estate.


Can an executor of a will distribute assets before probate is completed?

No, an executor of a will cannot distribute assets before probate is completed.


Can the executor of the estate appoint himself as power of attorney?

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.


Can an unpaid executor get paid for gasoline expenses?

As long as the executor has been duly appointed by the probate court they can charge the expenses associated with the handling of the estate to the estate and get reimbursed from any estate assets.As long as the executor has been duly appointed by the probate court they can charge the expenses associated with the handling of the estate to the estate and get reimbursed from any estate assets.As long as the executor has been duly appointed by the probate court they can charge the expenses associated with the handling of the estate to the estate and get reimbursed from any estate assets.As long as the executor has been duly appointed by the probate court they can charge the expenses associated with the handling of the estate to the estate and get reimbursed from any estate assets.


When an executor of a will dies who replaces them to find lawyer for probate?

The court will appoint a new executor. Consult a probate attorney and they will help you get it resolved.


What executors are allowed to probate a will in the state of Texas?

The executors that are appointed by the court. The court will issue a letter of authority to the appropriate executor(s).


How long after a death does the executor have to settle the estate?

That time period is generally governed by state laws. In most cases the executor should submit the will for probate within 30 days and thus commence the probate process. The executor has an obligation to settle the estate as soon as possible and with expediency. It is a violation of their duties as executor to drag it out unnecessarily.


Can an executor remove an heir in Pennsylvania?

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.


What to do when person named as executor in a will has not been sent a copy?

The original must be presented to the probate court to be examined and allowed along with a petition by the named executor to be appointed the executor. In order to commence the probate proceeding the original must be turned over to the executor. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate.


Can you get a letter of testamentary without going to probate in TEXAS?

Letters Testamentary are a court issued document that show an executor was duly appointed by a court.