Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Co Executor Issues

My grandmother passed away almost

2 months ago. She left a will that

was written with an attorney that

names two executors. Executor #1

recently hired her own attorney to

represent her. The attorney that had

written the will has now stepped

down from his position of

representing both executors and the

estate. I'm not sure why the estate's

lawyer stepped down just because

Executor #1 lawyered up. Why did

this happen? And what does this

mean for Executor #2 that now has

no representation? I am the

deceased's only surviving blood

relative and I am concerned that

Executor #1 is not upholding the

wishes of my grandmother. Your

responses are much appreciated!


Asked on 3/03/08, 8:44 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Co Executor Issues

I answered this in the first post.

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Answered on 3/04/08, 12:39 am
Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: Co Executor Issues

The estate attorney stepped down because there was an issue that made them unable to represent all parties. This would mean that there is some form of discrepancy between the executors.

I suggest executor #2 retain counsel and you may want to as well. Do you have a copy of the will? Does it discuss the removal of executors? Replacement executors?

Please feel free to contact our office for assistance at the number provided by LawGuru or through our firm's informative website, located at No-Probate.com.

Yours Truly,

Scott

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Answered on 3/04/08, 4:47 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Co Executor Issues

answered below.

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Answered on 3/03/08, 8:48 pm


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