If I am the executor of my mom's will, am under any obligation to share the contents of the estate with others
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you are there only to execute the wishes of your mother.  that's it.  you are entitled to a fee for your services.  beyond that, you have NO control.\n\nsure, your brother has the right to receive whatever has been laid out for him.  as for the papers, if he challenges you and lawyers get involved, you for sure will be showing him the papers.
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No.Make an itemized list under a certain heading for example, Tom gets my book collection etc, household items for Tom.\nIf there is a true quality item be sure to specify who gets it and list those items of interest separately. Name a well who becomes executor of your estate and be sure that person signs and agrees to do so and have all signatures notarized.
485701
No..the wife isn't..In fact some states will not even entertain the thought of splitting the property between the spouses when the other has inherited in a will...Let's ask you the question..If you were left a will prior to you marrying your husband, should your husband be entitle to it? Even if you inherited the property while married, it's still yours..It was willed to you.\n\nThe answer is simply no...\n\nAnything outside that..I suggest you consult with an attorney.
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If there  is no will....then no, your mother is not entitled to anything, unfortunately. \n\nWhen someone dies intestate, the estate is left to the next of kin. While it may hurt your mother, she should remember that she got the real blessing, a good friend for 12 years and the satisfaction of knowing she did the right thing and truly helped someone. Money would be nice, but I am sure that is not why your mother did what she did.\n\nPlease tell your mother she is a wonderful soul for me.
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A court order granting Letters of Administration does not supercede a will.  From your question it appears that the Letters of Administration were granted.  Letters of Administration merely give the person to whom they are granted the right to proceed with the administration of the estate.  This means that he or she can proceed with the collection of all of the assets including all of the stock.  But this collection of assets, called marshalling of assets, is required to be done on behalf of the estate and not for the benefit of particular persons who may or may not be the beneficiaries of the estate.  Once all of the assets are collected in the name of the estate, the administrator must pay all of the debts of the estate and seek an order of distribution from the court.  Only the court, in its order of distribution, can order the stock to be transferred to the beneficiaries.  If you have a will, it can be submitted to the court with a formal Petition that it be admitted to probate in the same case in which the Administrator has been appointed.  The Administrator and other heirs can then formally object to it if there is any basis, and only a court can decide if there is a basis for objection.  If the court rules that it is valid, it must be followed to the extent possible and the order for distribution will be required to reflect the direction of the Testator contained in the Will.  Simply registering or lodging the will with the court is not enough.  You must offer it for probate.  Also you may file a request for special notice which is a document that, once filed, requires the administrator of any court action that he or she intends to take with the court.  Therefore the Administrator must notify you, formally, of any proposed order including the Order for Distribution and if it excludes proper heirs or a properly probated will you will have time to object and have the court require a proper order for distribution.
95707
Not if they are payable to a particular beneficiary, only if they are payable to the deceased's estate.
460365
Put it in my will for family to have it.
819389
I would say not, for the simple reason that whatever the circumstances in which the power of attorney has been granted, they end on the death of the person concerned.  From that moment onwards, others take over, either as executors of the will, if it is a valid will, or under letters of administration.  It is therefore of no concern to the person having the power of attorney what the contents of the will might be.  Indeed, it might give rise to their interfering in some way with the property of the person whose affairs they are looking after in the light of their knowledge of the will's contents.  If the person whose affairs are being taken care of was of sound mind when making the will, then the will should stand, as it reflects the testator's intentions, and nothing should be done to frustrate the carrying out of those expressed wishes.  To do so would amount to an abuse of power.
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Hi Tyler,\n\nWell, in law, if you have some suspicion of malpractice on the part of the executors then you should seek independent legal advice. There is legislation in place that governs the conduct and powers of executors. They can be removed and any discrepency may have to be made good by the offending executor. He/she could also be liable under the criminal law.\n\nTalk to a solicitor who specialises in wills and probate law.\n\nGood luck.
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Dear Friend,\n\nYou'd need to consult with a lawyer on this one.  My GUESS is that if you contest the will there will be a hearing in probate court to determine what your interests under the will are.  If you do nothing, that may trigger such a hearing or may not.  It would be up to the laws of your particular state whether the executor has the burden to get your consent or whether she only has to notify you to give you a chance to contest.\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
978393
yes, if it is 100% yours, and he/she who is on it has no share in it. you have every right to, either call the cops or get a restraining order, and they would not be allowed within 100 yeards of the property
976153
You need to speak to an attorney about your rights and obligations.  Also, why not speak with her financial advisor to find out what, if any, plans are in place concerning your mother's death.
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They are definitely co-executors.  She will not be allowed to take any action without his consent because the probate court will not allow it.  \n\nI suggest that your father get an attorney to help with this problem.  You will need one anyways to file in probate and get everything filed, etc.  Also, you can tell your aunt that if tries to argue that in court she is going to loose in a miserable way.
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I'm not sure if I understand your question right, but I think you are asking if your estate could be attached by your former family if you die.\n\nDon't let this answer replace proper legal advice, but I believe no. For one thing, inheritance only applies when you're dead. Do your best to outlive your ex-spouse.\n\nProbably the best way to assure division of your estate after death is a properly written will. Even legitimate bloodline heirs can have shares adjusted by you and you can add in any person or institution that you want.\n\nMy will reads "Being of sound mind and will, I spent it all."\n\nJust as important as the inheritance you leave will be the legacy. Your children will observe and possibly adopt attitudes that you display. Today you can choose whether the legacy you leave is of patience, tolerance, kindliness and love or else of fear, defensiveness, intolerance and control.
998336
only if you share with someone else
155496
It all depends on if your mother had a will or not? If she did, is your brother the executor to the estate? was the money left in trust to you? Was your brother given power of attorny?\n You would be better off to ask an attorny, then to ask questions on yahoo reguarding these matters, and you ask the question like we all have crystal balls...I SEE A MAN... HE IS TRYING TO STEAL FROM YOUR MOTHERS ESTATE.. I mean come on, How are we supposed to know. Like I said "Seek the advice of an attorny"
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The trust fund may have contained the entire estate with nothing left for the will.  A probate for your mother should have been opened and thw will submitted for probate even if no assets left for will to dispose of.  If this is the case the probate record is open as a public record at the court house where your mothers estate would have been probated.  Surely you have a copy of the trust agreement?  This should give you the right to audit the trust accounts if you are a beneficiary.  See a lawyer in the county where your mom lived or died won't cost that much to clarify everything for you.  Remember trusts hold the assets for you after death and OUTSIDE of any will.  The will can only take care of those things that are not in the trust.