QUESTION
Is the executor of an estate allowed to let her adult child live rent free in a house that is part of the estate.
Asked on Oct 30th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Texas
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My husband’s mother passed away in September of 2017. His sister was named executor. Their mother’s house which is part of the estate still carries a mortgage. The sister has allowed her adult son to live in the house rent free and the estate not only pays the mortgage but also the utilities. I would like to know if there is a way for the estate to recoup this money.
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Apply to the court to have the executor replaced. Have the new executor sue her for funds due the estate (the mortgage and utilities) and bring an action in small claims/justice of the peace court to evict the son (hiring the sheriff to enforce it) and sue him for back rent.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2020 at 5:22 AM
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