QUESTION
What are the legal rights of an executrix of a will.
Asked on Jul 13th, 2011 on Estate Planning - Georgia
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What legal rights do executrix have in obtaining information on life insurance, bonds paid to someone else in the will?
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Until the named person in the will is appointed by the court to serve as the PR, they have no rights
Answered on Jul 15th, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
The fact you are asking this question at all tells me that you made a huge mistake. You filed a probate with no lawyer. Worse, you filed without knowing the rights and RESPONSIBILITIES you have. That could be costly to you, and you could even get sued for messing up. See a lawyer. The steps in each case are different. Insurance may or may not even be part of your job. But unless you plan to resign, get counsel.
Answered on Jul 14th, 2011 at 1:17 PM