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What happens if more than one person try to be executor of estate
Asked on Apr 14th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - Mississippi
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My dad died and my uncle wants me to make him executor of estate, I have been talking to a lawyer about a possible asbestos settlement, how to petion for to be the guy calling the shots in estate. I'm my father's only child
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Either of you can apply to be administrator (the equivalent of executor when there is no Will) but the court will most likely appoint an heir. Hire a local probate attorney to file an applicaiton for determination of heirship and issuance of letters of administration. Your siblings will have to be notified, but not your uncle. Also note that any heir (which your uncle is not) can file a wrongful death suit.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2021 at 5:13 AM
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