Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington

executor

My sister (1 of 4.. 3 living) was appointed executor by my father, she has had access to an equity acct that he had before he passed to make sure the bills are paid until the house sells, there has been money coming up missing from this acct. so my other sister found out from the bank that it is approx 4000.00 within 1 month so she cancelled the card that was being used, the executor stated that since she did this it froze all of his assests,the executor is the one that had this card(that my father didnt even know about) is this grounds to have her removed as executor and have someone else placed? There is also a stipulation in the will that if we contest or argue the will that person will get 1.00 I need to know what my rights are, can I ask for bank statements, proof that bills are being paid, he also had stocks and she is stating that he didnt have any where would I find proof of that?


Asked on 7/30/08, 9:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: executor

As a legatee, heir or creditor you can demand an accounting. You have stated facts that could support removal of the executor, but I'd want more information before I would recommend that course of action. Removal of an executor for malfeasance, fraud or other wrong doing generally is not considered contesting the will. You should seriously consider getting a consult with an attorney, there is I am sure much more detailed information to consider in this matter.

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Answered on 7/31/08, 6:33 pm


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