Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Montana
Removal of Personal Representative
I would like more information on the removal of my great-grandmother's appointed Personal Representative. I believe that he is not acting in the best interests of the Estate and has frivilously funneled the assests for his personal gain. It has been seven months since her death, he has fired the Estate's lawyer (appointed by my grandmother) and we have not received an inventory of assets (nor distribution of), or expenses of administration for the Estate.
I live in a different state, and I need to know the correct procedures to remove him. This Estate is worth several hundred thousand, and I hate to see it disappear in thin air.
Thank you for your time.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Removal of Personal Representative
Not knowing which state you are referring to it is
hard to say what grounds are necessary for removal.
I would call up probate court and ask what the status
is of the probate. You can receive copies of that file.
I would check to see if the estate is bonded. There are
many legal devices available to ensure the PR is doing
his or her job. You may need to seek legal advise in the
state where the probate is located. Time is of the essense.
MJP