Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
change executor!
but he is named executor by the will
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: change executor!
you will have to petition the court to change executors and be prepared to show why its necessary
Re: change executor!
Until a judge formally appoints him, then he is not executor and has no powers under the Will. If you have an interest in the estate and want to force an estate open, then you'd have to file a petition and give notice of the hearing on the petition to the designated executor and to others with equal or greater preference than you to serve.
This Q&A database is probably not the best way for you to proceed and get all of your fact-specific questions answered.
Re: change executor!
file a probate case as administrator to collect
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