Appointment of Estate Administrator

[Robert L Jones]

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

The named (in the will) and appointed executor of an estate is now incapacitated. Can the court appointed guardian of the incapacitated executor be appointed as administrator of the estate that was being managed by the now incapacitated executor?

 

[Zigner]

The named (in the will) and appointed executor of an estate is now incapacitated. Can the court appointed guardian of the incapacitated executor be appointed as administrator of the estate that was being managed by the now incapacitated executor?

It's likely that the court would have to make such an appointment. Speak to a local estate attorney.

 

[Foamback]

The named (in the will) and appointed executor of an estate is now incapacitated. Can the court appointed guardian of the incapacitated executor be appointed as administrator of the estate that was being managed by the now incapacitated executor?

The will normally will speak regarding alternative executors. Those individuals should be approached first.

 

[zddoodah]

Is it possible? Of course it is. Whether it is likely or appropriate is something no one here can determine.

The guardian of the incapacitated executor should notify the probate court of the situation and (probably) formally resign on behalf of the incapacitated executor. If the executor had a bond, the guardian should notify the surety. The guardian would be well-advised to retain the services of an attorney.