Is someone is appointed executor of a will, are you required to accept the role?
Full Question:
Parent 1 has died and names a family friend as the executor. The family friend does not want to get involved with family matters in fear that it may affect their relationship. Does the family friend have to accept the role of executor?
01/05/2007 |
Category: Wills and Estates |
State: Alabama |
#138
Answer:
Generally, a person is not legally obliged to accept the appointment of executor. If an executor chooses not to act then with the consent of the beneficiaries named in the will the executor may request the Public Trustee to undertake the administration of the estate.
