Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

My Brother and I are Co-Executors of my mother's estate. My brother recently passed away. Does this make me sole executor or does my brother's executorship go to his eres?


Asked on 10/26/13, 7:25 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

You become the sole Executor unless the will provides for alternates.

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Answered on 10/26/13, 8:08 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

I agree with Arnold, Unless the Will specifies otherwise and names a successor to an Executor who dies, resigns or becomes disabled, you serve alone.

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Answered on 10/26/13, 10:01 am


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