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Law Office of Ashton Everett Dunn

  • 139 N. Balsam St., Ste. 1300, Ridgecrest, CA 93556-1803

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  • 912 Perdew Ave., Ste. C, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-2371

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

If someone wants to make another family executor of their estate while they are still living, is it possible and what documentation is needed?

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Answered by attorney John Lebaron Groshon (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at J. Baron Groshon
The person who wishes to name an executor of their estate would prepare a will that names the chosen individual to serve as the executor of the estate.
The person who wishes to name an executor of their estate would prepare a will that names the chosen individual to serve as the executor of the estate.
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Who is in charge of the estate of a father dies with no will?

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Answered by attorney Darin Christensen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Bullivant Houser Bailey PC
If there is no will, Oregon law gives preference in appointing a personal representative to a surviving spouse (if any) and then to nearest of kin. Although nearest of kin is not defined, children generally are considered closer kin than a sister. If the estate is large enough and no probate has been opened, one or both of the children should hire a lawyer and file a petition for probate seeking appointment as personal representative.
If there is no will, Oregon law gives preference in appointing a personal representative to a surviving spouse (if any) and then to nearest of kin. Although nearest of kin is not defined, children generally are considered closer kin than a sister. If the estate is large enough and no probate has been opened, one or both of the children should hire a lawyer and file a petition for probate seeking appointment as personal representative.
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What can I legally do if stepmom destroyed my dad’s will?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
If your Dad died with no will (if you can't prove that it was your stepmother who destroyed it) then his estate is split between stepmother and you and your sister. So, destroying the will puts her a little ahead of where she would have been had your Dad's will left none to her she would still have been able to claim a "spousal share" depending on how long they were married. The insurance policies will pay out to named beneficiaries, and are not affected by the will. You should get a lawyer and be prepared to administer the estate if stepmother does not move to do so.
If your Dad died with no will (if you can't prove that it was your stepmother who destroyed it) then his estate is split between stepmother and you and your sister. So, destroying the will puts her a little ahead of where she would have been had your Dad's will left none to her she would still have been able to claim a "spousal share" depending on how long they were married. The insurance policies will pay out to named beneficiaries, and are not affected by the will. You should get a lawyer and be prepared to administer the estate if stepmother does not move to do so.
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