Dying without a Will (Intestate): Who Acts as Executor?
Dying intestate the courts will determine how the estate is to be distributed and who will be responsible for administrating the estate (acting as executor).
Removal of a Badly Behaving Executor in BC
As a beneficiary of a will, it can be frustrating to sit helplessly waiting while the will’s executor fails to administer the estate as expected. Unfortunately, executors sometimes cause intentional delays, are incompetent in their administration, or even abuse their…
Executor Passes Away, Who Finishes Administering the Will?
When a will writer dies, the executor named in their will handles the administration of the deceased's estate, ensuring the estate is distributed as intended. This can be a lengthy process, especially when executors are handling large, complex estates. In…
Subpoenas for Testamentary Documents: Getting a Copy of the Will when the Executor Refuses
Beneficiaries, spouses and children have the right to receive a copy of a testator's will, regardless of the executor's opinion. When executors refuse to provide a copy of the will, beneficiaries can issue a subpoena. According to part 25 of…