Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Re: co-executors

It is appropriate for a co-executor to ask his child to 'handle all the details' for him only if the child is the other co-executor. If the executor is unable to serve, he does not have the authority to turn over those duties to someone of his choosing. Wills often provide a successor or alternate to serve as executor if the first named person cannot serve.

The will would be probated in the county where the decedent was domiciled (resided) at the time of death.

If you are co-executor with the person who is asking his child to handle everything, or if you are a beneficiary or heir of the decedent, you may wish to consult an estates attorney in the county that will oversee the probate to make sure that your interests are protected.