Each state and territory has different categories of people who may contest a will. Usually, a brother or sister of the deceased is not considered an eligible person. The only people who can contest a will are the deceased’s spouse or former spouse, children, grandchildren, registered caring partners and dependents.

Can you name two executors in a will?

In most situations, it’s not a good idea to name co-executors. When you’re making your will, a big decision is who you choose to be your executor—the person who will oversee the probate of your estate. You can, however, name more than one person to serve as executor.

Who is the executor of an estate in a will?

An Executor is normally named in a Will, and it is their responsibility to administer the Estate of the deceased. Generally, an Executor will be another member of the family or a close friend, but sometimes it can be a professional, such as a solicitor. Why would a solicitor be the Executor?

Can a retired solicitor be an executor of a will?

It’s perfectly acceptable to get in touch with him however you can though as you need to do so as he’s executor – and as he’s a retired solicitor he’ll understand that. Hopefully he’ll be happy to renounce the appointment as now retired. This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 6 messages.)

Can a beneficiary remove an executor from an estate?

If an heir or beneficiary believes you are not appropriately fulfilling your legal obligations, they have the right to file a petition with the probate court to get a full accounting of the estate’s assets or to have you removed as the executor.

What happens if an executor is not a family member?

If the executor is a professional executor or not a family member, they may leave it to the family to make the funeral arrangements. Ensuring steps have been taken to secure the house, business or other assets of the deceased (see above).