Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

She can decline but the next named executor, if any, will then be the nominee under the will. If you aren't named, you will have to get declinations from all nominees and then the court can appoint you executor. This should not be construed as legal advice. If you would like to discuss call me at 916-235-8700x123. Jim.

Your cousin can resign as executor in favor of the person who was named as successor in your mother's will. If that is not you, you would have to petition the Court to be appointed executor. Unless all of the people involved agree that you should act as executor then the Court will need a very good reason to appoint someone other than the executors your mother wanted. Please feel free to give me a call if you would like to discuss this further.

Jon Reich

310.478.2541

www.dwclaw.com

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