Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Naming an Executor
Can a person who lives in another state be named as the executor of your will?
Asked on 11/09/03, 10:16 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: Naming an Executor
Yes, but it must be probated in the county of the residence of the decedent. A local agent is appointed for the purpose of the out of state executor having a contact for local service should the need arise.
Answered on 11/09/03, 3:01 pm
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: Naming an Executor
Yes. If an executor lives outside of Texas, they will need to appoint a local agent to receive notices for them. The will, of course, will have to be probated in the county where the maker resided at the time of death.
Answered on 11/09/03, 4:22 pm
Re: Naming an Executor
Yes. However, at the time of death, if the executor still lives out of state, then s/he will need to appoint a resident agent in Texas.
Answered on 11/09/03, 10:19 am
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