Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

assigning new executor

Two executors are named in a will. One becomes ill before probate is finished.Can the ill executor appoint another to serve without the approval of the first ?


Asked on 7/07/08, 10:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: assigning new executor

No. The Will states what happens if an Executor becomes unable to serve. This duty cannot be delegated to another and must follow the Will. If no one is named successor, only the remaining one can act.

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Answered on 7/07/08, 10:29 pm


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