Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama

Unfortunate choice of executor

Dad died Nov. 9, 2003. Unfortunately the will designated his grandson as executor (oldest daughter's son). Will stated to divide things equally between 4 daughters. He did not want any one child having access to estate, etc. Since his death, only grandson and oldest daughter appear to have access to his home. The other daughters are told that we will get nothing from estate and we have no access. Everything to be sold according to grandson. Is there no way that the other daughters can be allowed in house. Why is it okay for the one daughter to be in the house? Dad had tried to revise will before his death -- drawn up as irrevocable trust and removing grandson as executor, but will was not signed. Not a happy holiday situation. Mom died 3 years ago.


Asked on 12/01/03, 3:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael McNair M. S. McNair, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

Re: Unfortunate choice of executor

The Executor must follow the instructions in the will, if he does not, you can file a motion with the Probate court to remove him. You need to meet with an attorney in your area and show him a copy of the will and get more detailed advice. If you are in the Mobile area and wish to do so, you can call me at 1-800-297-1703 or 251-450-0111.

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Answered on 12/02/03, 6:52 pm


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