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 ?
2 Answers from Attorneys
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.
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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