Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington

My grandmother passed away about six months ago and left two people as "co-executors" of her will. My father (who is one of them) stayed with my grandmother at her home untill she died and is refusing to leave the property or discuss the will with anyone. He is preventing my grandmothers will to be executed as it should. What can the family do to get him out? The other executor does not have the financial means or time to fight this. How can the family make sure the will is followed without going through this person?


Asked on 9/30/09, 6:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ann Sattler Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S.

An executor of a will can usually hire an attorney and have the fees paid as an administrative expense of the estate (presuming the estate has the funds). If the co-executor does not want the duty of being executor he/she can resign and the next named person in the will may be apointed. If there is no one other than your father, the beneficiaries can petition the court to remove both executors and have a new one appointed. We regularly handle probate disputes if you need further assistance.

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Answered on 10/05/09, 6:31 pm


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