Your sister is the executor of your Uncles will in New Jersey and has been lying and causing trouble in the family from day one how should we handle this?

Answer 1

Your sister is the "Executrix" (female.) If you know the lawyer she is dealing with then you can call the lawyer. Also, she must give a copy of the Will to all heirs in that Will (by law!) This could be a confidential matter re the lawyer, but if one or all of you are heirs in this Estate the lawyer can tell you this and will give you a copy of the Will. Being an Executrix is a serious matter, and she will have to probate all properties, personal/property taxes, monies, retirement funds, stocks/bonds, etc. She has got to account for every penny! When one probates (the law) this makes sure all creditors are paid and what is left in the Estate goes to the heirs in the Will according to the decease's instructions. If you don't know who the lawyer is dealing with the Will, you have a right to form a complaint with a lawyer that you are not satisfied with the Executrix (your sister) and your lawyer will find out the information for you and if proven she is causing trouble and not giving the heirs the information they are entitled too, then she can be removed from duty. Either someone else in the family may be given the job of Executor (male) Executrix (female) or, the courts may issue a trustee in this matter. I suggest you see a lawyer and let your sister know you have seen the lawyer. This may scare her enough into cooperating with the rest of the family. Sometimes people who are given the position of Executor/Executrix feel they have all the power over everything, and the truth of the matter is, it's a big responsibility and they have little power. They are there to follow the request in the Will made by your uncle, and that's it! Good luck Marcy