Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Can a will be updated by an executor
My father passed and I am going to be assigned as executor of his will. There are family members that are over looked in his will.Is there any way of amending or updating the will to include them? These forgoten people have not been incontact with my dad for over fifteen years . None of them are beneficiarys of insurance or any trusts. I am looking to make things go as smooth as possible for everyones sake.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Can a will be updated by an executor
An executor may not "amend" or "update" a will but may have other discretion available.
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Re: Can a will be updated by an executor
You cannot amend or update the will. However, if any of the other individuals make claims against the estate, then the executor can settle those claims.
I would be available to discuss this matter with you further if you'd like.
Kind regards,
Peter Moulinos
Re: Can a will be updated by an executor
No, you may amend or alter the terms of the will. However, depending on the amounts in question, you may be able to take certain steps to pacify your relatives.
Contact my office directly for a consultation.
Anthony S. Park
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