Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

If the executor of a will is not carrying out the duties that is in the best interest of the beneficiaries is there anything that can be done? I don�t believe there is an alternate beneficiary named in the will.


Asked on 10/19/11, 10:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

An interested person (beneficiary) can petition the court to hear any issue and/or can ask the court to remove the executor for cause. Generally, parties should attempt to work out differences outside of court first, but if that fails, then it may be appropriate to go in front of the probate judge for a remedy. The ultimate result depends on the particular facts of the situation.

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Answered on 10/19/11, 11:00 am
Steve Raminiak Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.

If you cannot work things out with the Executor or his attorney, then you should ask an attorney for a free consultation about your specific issue. That attorney will either help you understand *how* you should pursue your problems without attorney assistance, and/or offer to assist for an hourly rate. No attorney can adequately guide you based on the two sentences that you have provided on Lawguru.

Feel free to call me for a free consultation.

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Answered on 10/19/11, 12:09 pm


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