Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in District of Columbia

Re: When Executor is Deceased

The Estate would need to be reopened under MD law by a properly qualified relative for probate of the discovered stock. The will provisions control distribution of the discovered stock. There are a number of issues under MD law that need to be carefully considered and dealt with concerning the administration of the Estate. An experienced probate/estate planning attorney should be able to handle this under MD law. Please note that my legal services are available only with a signed engagement agreement in accordance with the Code of Professional Ethics applicable to attorneys licensed in the state of MD. If I can be of any help to you or people you know, give me a call as I would be pleased to provide legal support. Sincerely, Robert Beatson, II; 4-15-2002, 11:40 p.m. EST; Law Offices of Robert Beatson, II; 9818 Glynshire Way, Potomac, MD 20854; Tel/Fax 301-340-2951; email: [email protected]; website: www.beatsonlaw.com; Licensed to practice law in DC, MD, VA, and NY.

Re: When Executor is Deceased

(1) if the executor is deceased, someone else

who would qualify as executor under the will,

or a child or other relative, would need to re-

open the estate to probate the stock. (2)The

stock is legally required to be distributed

according to the terms of the will. (3) If the

will uses the words "per stirpes" or similar words

regarding disposition of a bequest to a

predeceased heir, then the property goes to the

descendants of the predeceased heir. Otherwise

the property goes by way of probate in the

estate of the predeceased heir. We can assist

you by reopening the estate and handling the

paperwork for this if you wish. We do not charge

for a review of the will and an initial consultation.