Suing An Estate Executor For Abuse In Maricopa
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This is known formally as “renouncing”. A deed of renunciation must be signed, and once it is, your appointment will be terminated and you will not be able or be required to act as an executor of the estate. The remaining executors, if any, will still be able to act.
Narcissists often feel emboldened by the assumption that others won't challenge them. A lawyer can clarify your rights, communicate on your behalf, and keep the executor accountable. If you suspect misconduct like favoritism, mismanagement of funds, or withholding assets you can petition the probate court to intervene.
Executor misconduct is serious. When an executor is withholding an inheritance, not communicating with beneficiaries, or taking too long, it's easy for beneficiaries to get frustrated. Feelings of helplessness and lack of control can lead to anger and even ruin relationships.
If the executor acts dishonestly or carelessly in managing and distributing the estate's property and you stand to inherit under the will, you may be able to bring legal action to have them removed.
As long as there aren't any contests to the will or objections to the executor's actions, the executor will be allowed to settle the estate at the conclusion of the four-month waiting period. That means an executor who is on top of their responsibilities could theoretically wrap up probate in as little as four months.
"Letters of appointment" is a document the clerk issues, pursuant to a court order, that authorizes a personal representative, guardian, or conservator to act for the estate or subject person.
Each situation is different and some estates may be more complex than others, such as estates where real estate and other assets were bought or sold before distribution to the beneficiaries. However, the average trust should be fully distributed within 12 to 18 months once the trust administration has begun.
Personal representatives (i.e., executors and administrators of the estate) are required to provide beneficiaries and other interested parties (i.e., persons or entities with a financial stake in the estate) with financial information about the estate they are overseeing.
When someone dies, their beneficiaries have up to two years to open probate. Once probate is opened, there aren't any time limits that will cause the case to expire.
If you contest a will, you will be required to prove it invalid. There is a statute of limitations in Arizona. This means that the will must be contested within four years of the testator's death.
