QUESTION
What are the executive rights for a will?
Asked on Oct 06th, 2013 on Estate Planning - Michigan
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Older cousin telling me how to run my life can she do that? I’m nineteen years old both my parents are deceased.
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Thomas Edward Gates
She has no control over you. The executor is to implement the wishes spelled out in the will, no more. If she refuses to follow the terms of the will, then you can get her removed.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2013 at 2:29 AM
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Depends upon the terms of the Will or Trust. Speak with an attorney who can review the estate planning documents.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2013 at 2:28 AM
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More information is needed. What does the Will say? Assuming the Will has been admitted to probate, the Will determines what happens with your inheritance. Your cousin may or may not have any say. You need to get a copy of the Will to an attorney to review it with you.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2013 at 2:25 AM
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Executors of wills do not have the right to tell anyone how to manage their life.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2013 at 2:13 AM
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She can't tell you how to run your life. The will might have left your share in trust with some requirements for you. Get a copy of the will.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2013 at 12:04 PM
If you are considered an adult of legal age (which varies by state), your cousin should not have any say over your activities. However, there may be a number situations which would allow your cousin to have some influence over your affairs, such as if he or she serves as trustee over funds left in a trust to you by your parents or if you have certain physical or mental disabilities that make it difficult for you to take care of yourself.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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What legal authority is she advising you under? If there are issues with her and she is your legal representative speak with an attorney. If she is just your cousin, ignore her. At James Law Group we make every effort to respond to you quickly and efficiently. This means we may be responding to you from a mobile device. As you know, responding on these devices can result in typographical errors that my otherwise not occur. In order to provide this extra service, please be aware of this and excuse any errors that may be caused by responding in this forum. The content of this message is protected by attorney-client privilege.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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You are an adult under the law. You run your own life. If there's a dispute about your parents' estate, you need to hire an attorney to protect your interest.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2013 at 10:26 AM