Nov 28, 2008 #1 B bill New Member can a person (not a relative) who is named as personal representative in a will unilaterily withdraw as representative in favor of a blood relative? If so, what is procedure?
can a person (not a relative) who is named as personal representative in a will unilaterily withdraw as representative in favor of a blood relative? If so, what is procedure?
Nov 28, 2008 #2 D dee_dub Moderator Yes, a named representative can renounce. If they've already intermeddled in the estate, they might be compelled to continue. Doesn't matter who it's in favour of - that's up to the court to appoint. Blood relative is good, named beneficiary is better.
Yes, a named representative can renounce. If they've already intermeddled in the estate, they might be compelled to continue. Doesn't matter who it's in favour of - that's up to the court to appoint. Blood relative is good, named beneficiary is better.
Nov 28, 2008 #3 B bill New Member Thank you for your response. That's very encrouraging. The blood relative is a named beneficiary.