If I’m the executor to my deceased aunt’s estate and I have to clean out her house and will need to hire someone, can I hire my wife or sons to do it?

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If I’m the executor to my deceased aunt’s estate and I have to clean out her house and will need to hire someone, can I hire my wife or sons to do it?

I am a beneficiary of the Trust but they are not.

Asked on June 28, 2015 under Estate Planning, California

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your loss.  Is anyone else the beneficairy of the Trust that would complain that you are filtering Trust money to your family by hiring family members to clean out the house? That is my concern for you as the fiduciary here.  You need to act above board.  Good luck.


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