How do i become in charge of my mother’s estate when she dies?
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How do i become in charge of my mother’s estate when she dies?
She wants me to be in charge I have 3 younger siblings.
Asked on November 3, 2018 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
If your mother wants you to be in charge of her estate, then she wiill need to name you as her "executor". This is the person who administers the estate (i.e. pays creditors, takes inventory, oversees the maintenance and repair of estate property until probate closes, distributes estate assets to the beneficiaries, etc.). In order to become the executor, your mother will need to draft and execute a Will. There are online forms for doing so that can be obtained for not much money. However, depending on the details of her estate, she may want to set up a Trust. At this point, she should consult with a local probate attorney who can best advise her further.
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