If executors are not properly communicating with beneficiaries, beneficiaries may be wondering: Does an executor have to show accounting to beneficiaries? Yes, executors do generally have to show accounting to beneficiaries once... Read more »
If probate has not been filed, then assets cannot legally be transferred from the estate to beneficiaries/heirs. If assets are handed out to beneficiaries/heirs anyway, then they may have to eventually be... Read more »
Yes, even if you are both the executor and the sole beneficiary of an estate, probate is still required in most cases. Although many people associate probate solely with distributing estate assets,... Read more »
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If a will has been authenticated by the court, the executor is responsible for following the will to a T. There is, however, an exception to this rule. Suppose the executor believes... Read more »
Suppose you are an estate beneficiary who was left a percentage share of an estate, but because the executor is not communicating with beneficiaries about the value of the estate, you are... Read more »
Administrator and executor terms are sometimes used interchangeably, especially by someone who doesn’t know much about law, but are they really the same? Although the duties of both executor and administrator are... Read more »
Executors play a crucial role in probate cases, appointed to transfer assets to the rightful beneficiaries. While most executors perform their duties well, some fail, causing serious issues for beneficiaries. In this... Read more »
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How Does One Become An “Executor?” An executor, also known as a personal representative, is a person appointed by a court to manage the distribution of assets and payment of debts of... Read more »