Executor

Thankfully for an estate beneficiary, anyone who must distribute an estate after a person dies is held to high standards while carrying out fiduciary duties. Estate beneficiaries enjoy certain rights and can hold executors of estates to account for their actions. When an estate is being probated and administered, beneficiaries should pay close attention to proceedings and stay informed of progress. Sometimes, executors knowingly or unknowingly make errors that breach beneficiary rights. Litigation may be necessary if matters cannot be resolved through other means. So, what are the rights of an estate beneficiary to sue an executor and when ...