Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
Is the executor of a will notified when a new will is drafted?
Asked on 3/22/10, 2:38 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Ronald Cappuccio
Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax)
No. The person named as executor in a Will does not need to be notified until the testator dies. New executors can be named without notifying or discussing it with executors named in a previous Will.
I hope that helps!
Ron Cappuccio
www.SaveYourEstate.com
Answered on 3/27/10, 8:08 pm
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
I agree. Since a Will is revocable and can be changed under normal circumstances at any time until death or incapacity of the maker, even the original Executor is not notified of his/her appointment, much less as to changes in the document or even if a replacement is designated in a new document..
Answered on 3/28/10, 10:32 am