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Have you ever been appointed executor on a will?

phoenixbrd — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:38:27 GMT

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 15:58:27 GMT

My Mothers.

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lisavh2 — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 16:12:06 GMT

I have. You can decline to serve. You don't have to do it.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:38:52 GMT

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debic — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 16:50:48 GMT

They possibly couldn't think of anyone else to put on.

I was put on my parents with my sister as co-executor. She declined after my parent's passed. It was hard enough doing it alone, I was thankful she did.

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PeterDM — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:12:32 GMT

Most people who I know who are executors also have power of attorney, myself included. I always thought the two duties went hand and hand. I guess I learned something new. I really don't look forward to carrying out this duty when the time comes.

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Carmie — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:33:48 GMT

Yes. Surprise, surprise! I had no idea the position was mine.

it wasn't difficult. The attornrey did most of the work. I was also paid by the estate I think about 8. 5% of the total estate value.

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INDIANA BONES — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:48:23 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
I recently received an out of state letter from an attorney stating that the will appointed me as executrix. I remember having a discussion years ago asking if I would want the responsibility and I replied "no". The person that had power of attorney drained the account and put the person on medicaid due to medical debt. Now I am notified that I was put on the will as an out of state executrix. I'll talk to attorney this week, but just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.

Yes and being older I have found through others in this same position it is better to pay a lawyer to handle everything and all well go smoothly. The last time I was one, I did nothing other than give information to an attorney. They handled all the legal notices and paying off hospitals, bills etc. I am one now for a loved one and I already know which lawyer I will use if I am still alive when they pass. An attorney knows all the legalities required and I would never have known how to proceed and ensure I covered all the laws. I think yoor decision to contact an attorney is wise and saves you much grief.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:57:33 GMT

Yes, I was the executor of my parent's trust. I can't imagine naming someone as executor without asking them first. Many people don't have the time to take on such a chore....and it can be burdensome. In most cases, I'd probably say, "no" to such a request, especially if there's no money to compensate you for your time and travel.