Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Hampshire
can an executor alter how a will is executed? If the will reads to be divided equally for three children. can the executor alter that?
Asked on 4/12/11, 10:52 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bruce L. Dorner
Dorner Law Office
The Executor has only the authority granted in the will and is under the supervision of the Probate Court. An Executor can not modify the terms of the will. Under very limited circumstances the Probate Court may alter the terms of the will.
Further detail would be needed to provide a more substantive response. I suggest that you need to sit down with an attorney experienced in Probate matters to review the documents and advise you accordingly.
Answered on 4/12/11, 12:41 pm
Stephanie Burnham
Burnham & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
No! Only a Court would have the authority to make alterations in how a Last Will and Testament is handled, and only upon Motion and Hearing.
Answered on 4/19/11, 1:39 pm
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