I am the executor of my mother's estate. When she passes away, I am the one who has to see that all of her debts are paid, buriel is taken care of, who she owes, notifying all creditors, etc. about her death. Making sure Social Security is notified. Each beneficiary is entitled to a full accounting of what the distribution of the estate is. The Executor is responsible for meeting all the requirements of the probate court and providing full documentation and valuation to the court.
It is up to the brother. Most state probate codes allow the executor to charge a fee for their services. Executor duties and responsibilities can take up a lot of time. If there are only two beneficiaries, that will cut down on the executor's tasks somewhat. The brother should keep detailed time sheets for any time spent on estate matters and a deteiled account of any money spent on parking, postage, copying or other costs. The brother can then decide toward the end of his duties whether he wants to charge the estate or not. The executor's fee is a cost of the estate and should be paid before any assets are distributed so that brother and sister each pay equally.
Not nessecarially. It might just mean they really trust each other or something.
should the executor have a key to late parents house if a brother lives in it. The will as never been settled due to a disagreement between siblings parents passed away twelve and thirteen years ago. Also should i take an inventory of items in the house which i have tried to do brother says no ' Brother living house says he's sold Doulton Figuars i need answers because i have to answer to the rest of the family. Brother pays no rent and thinks I'm not being fair to him and he turns nasty with me each time i bring the matter up. The house as to be sold one day when my brother departs from this world so therefore i have to get things in the right order, many thanks Margaret
The court will appoint an executor. Each state has specific laws regarding an estate with no will.
Yes. Generally, the fees paid to the executor for handling the estate are set forth in the probate code in each jurisdiction.Yes. Generally, the fees paid to the executor for handling the estate are set forth in the probate code in each jurisdiction.Yes. Generally, the fees paid to the executor for handling the estate are set forth in the probate code in each jurisdiction.Yes. Generally, the fees paid to the executor for handling the estate are set forth in the probate code in each jurisdiction.
You haven't been specific enough in your details. If the husband died first while the wife was living and property ended up in the wife's estate, and from there went into a trust, then the property may be out of reach of the husband's executor. It depends on how the couple held title, if husband's interest passed to the wife while she was living, if the husband had any creditors, and the laws in your jurisdiction.
The executor has no control over how the estate is divided. Each state has laws on how the property is divided when there is no will.
As always, as long as you are a minor your parents decide. So once you are of adult age, and your half siblings, you can contact each other.
As always, as long as you are a minor your parents decide. So once you are of adult age, and your half siblings, you can contact each other.
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As long as it takes. Not trying to be flippant, but each estate is different and there is no legal limit. The executor has to make regular reports to the court to demonstrate movement.