Suing An Estate Executor For Abuse In Los Angeles
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Administering an estate or trust can be a lengthy and complex process, often taking months or even years to complete. This responsibility may require a significant time commitment, which can be particularly challenging if you have a full-time job or other personal obligations.
An executor is also responsible for dealing with the deceased's financial liabilities. This includes dealing with the income tax position of the deceased from the date of death to the end of the administration period, as well as any capital gains tax liability on the disposal of assets.
This is because as a trustee, on behalf of a charity, you enter into contracts in your own name. If the contract is breached you may be held to be personally liable and your own personal assets may be at risk.
– Executors are fiduciaries, meaning they must act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries. They cannot use estate assets for personal gain or benefit from the estate improperly.
Liability when an executor makes a mistake Unfortunately, a genuine mistake can sometimes snowball into a much bigger and often expensive problem that can be very complicated to resolve. The executor of an estate can be held personally liable for a mistake that results in a loss to the estate.
Can You Sue a Dead Person? No, you legally cannot sue a dead person. However, you can file a lawsuit and/or creditor claim against their estate to request compensation from the deceased's assets.
California generally requires for the executor to distribute assets within a year of being appointed, although there are many circumstances that can cause the executor to require more time, which they may be able to get by requesting an extension from the court.
