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Can a surviving spouse dispose of assests when they aren't named executor? Could executor be held liable?
Asked on Jan 04th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - South Carolina
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I was named executor & a beneficiary in my brothers will. His wife vengefully disposed of his assests before I could inventory and refuses to communicate with me. What's my recourse?
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As your probate lawyer may havve advised you, as executor it is your responsibility to gather the property, even if this means suing. Whether a lawsuit would be financially worthwhile is another question.
Answered on Jan 05th, 2021 at 5:13 AM
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