Full question:
My uncle just passed away and I am named as a beneficiary of his estate along with my brother, sister, and my uncle's sister. My brother & uncle's sister are the executors. What is my right as a beneficiary to find out what's going on in the process of setteling his estate? Do we have the right to know what's going on during the process, or do we just have to wait until the process is completed? Also, does the executor have the right to pay for services from the estate such as having his home cleaned, and do we have any rights where those type of decisions are made?
- Category: Wills and Estates
- Subcategory: Probate
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
The executor has rights defined by the Will, Virginia estate laws, and the Court. This includes the authority to pay for expenses that benefit the estate, like cleaning the home. However, the Court overseeing the probate process has the final say on estate matters and can intervene if issues arise.
As a beneficiary, you are entitled to information about the estate, but not in a way that disrupts the executor's duties. Executors have a fiduciary duty to manage the estate responsibly, and if they fail in this duty, you can seek Court intervention.
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