Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Executor
If the executor of an extate dies with no alternate executor designated, what happens to will? How is another executor appointed?
Asked on 11/26/06, 11:34 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: Executor
Usually one of the heirs who is willing to act as executor will request the judge appoint him or her as the independent executor. The judge will decide if that person will be appointed and, if not, will make the decision to appoint an executor or administrator.
Answered on 11/26/06, 2:55 pm