Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

executor of a will

I have been named as the executor of a will. I do not wish to take on this responsibility but this person persists in doing so. How can I avoid this burden ?


Asked on 1/11/09, 12:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

Re: executor of a will

If you do not wish to serve as executor, you should inform the person that you are not interested.

If they name you as executor in their will anyway, you have no obligation to act as executor. You can simply 'renounce' your right to serve by filing a renunciation with the Surrogate.

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Answered on 1/12/09, 8:54 am
Ronald Cappuccio Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax)

Re: executor of a will

Even if you are named as Executor in a Will, that does not mean you need to accept the appointment. The alternate named in the Will, or a person appointed by Court can be made the Executor/Administrator.

I hope this helps!

Ron Cappuccio

http://www.SaveYourEstate.com

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Answered on 1/11/09, 1:44 pm


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