Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

liability of an executor

what happens if an executor is not

liable?can he change the

testament?what happens if he

wont call the persons who are

mentioned in the testament?


Asked on 4/16/09, 9:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: liability of an executor

An executor, if not the creator, can only make changes if authorized to do so. This should be spelled out in the will and/or trust.

Not calling people or acting as required unter the testamentary instrument is probable grounds to have the person removed by the Court.

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Answered on 4/16/09, 3:36 pm


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