If my brother and sister are co-executors of my dad’s estate, does that give them the right to make all financial and estate decisions?
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If my brother and sister are co-executors of my dad’s estate, does that give them the right to make all financial and estate decisions?
Even if the go against the wishes of the other 6 of us?
Asked on August 8, 2012 under Estate Planning, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the situation. If they are the fiduciaries of the estate then they have the right to make decisions that they believe are best for the estate, even if they may go against the wishes if the beneficiaries. That is the general rule. The specifics of what is going on may give you the right to legally object - if say they are in breach of their fiduciary duty - so I would speak with an attorney in your area on specifics. Good luck.
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