Estate Administration Responsibilities

Summary

Estate administrators in West Virginia must settle debts and taxes before distributing assets. Administrative fees are typically a percentage of the estates value. Executors may face liability for mismanagement, such as failing to pay debts or misappropriating funds. Consequences include removal by the court and personal liability. Legal actions can involve court removal, surcharge, or lawsuits for breaches of fiduciary duty. A medical power of attorney must act in the patients best interest, and failure to seek necessary care could be a breach of duty.

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I need a list of questions that my daughter might ask a lawyer who would potentially be handling a will and estate in which she was named as a beneficiary, and which she is being asked to accept administrative control of by the current estate administrator, to ensure she is best protected
Here are some important questions your daughter might consider asking the lawyer:
*. What are my legal responsibilities as the estate administrator?
*. Are there any deadlines I need to be aware of for filing documents or handling the estate?
*. What are the potential liabilities I could face as the estate administrator?
*. How do I ensure that all debts and taxes are properly handled?
*. What compensation am I entitled to as the estate administrator?
*. How do I protect myself from potential disputes with other beneficiaries?
*. What documents and records should I maintain during the administration process?
*. How can I efficiently handle the distribution of assets to beneficiaries?
*. What happens if there is a will contest or dispute among beneficiaries?
*. How long does the estate administration process typically take?
These questions should help ensure she is well-informed and protected throughout the process.
will all debts be settled before the beneficiaries are paid and does that occur before my administrative compensation is paid
In West Virginia, the process typically follows these steps:
- All debts and taxes must be settled before distributing assets to beneficiaries.
- Administrative expenses, including your compensation, are usually paid before the final distribution to beneficiaries.
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In West Virginia, the steps involved in estate administration typically include:
- Inventory and Appraisal: Listing and valuing the estate's assets.
- Notification of Creditors: Informing creditors and allowing them time to make claims.
- Payment of Debts and Taxes: Settling the estate's debts and taxes.
- Administrative Expenses: Paying administrative costs, including your compensation.
- Distribution of Assets: Distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries.
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is there a typical administrative fee charged if assuming administrator role from another, and why would someone decide mot to remain executor, is there any liability with it
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In West Virginia:
- Administrative fees are generally a percentage of the estate's value or a reasonable amount approved by the court.
- Reasons someone might not remain executor include personal reasons, conflicts of interest, or time constraints.
- Executors can face liability if they mismanage the estate.
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what would constitute mismanagement in such a case
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Mismanagement of an estate in West Virginia could include:
- Failing to pay debts and taxes.
- Not distributing assets according to the will.
- Misappropriating estate funds.
- Failing to maintain accurate records.
- Delaying the administration process unnecessarily.
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what would be the consequences to a named admin in a will if they fail in their performance
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If a named administrator in a will fails to perform their duties in West Virginia, the consequences can include:
- Removal from the role by the court.
- Personal liability for any financial losses to the estate.
- Legal action by beneficiaries or creditors.
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what type of legal action is possible
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In West Virginia, if an estate administrator fails in their duties, the following legal actions are possible:
- Removal by the Court: The court can remove the administrator and appoint a successor.
- Surcharge: The administrator can be held personally liable for any financial losses.
- Lawsuits: Beneficiaries or creditors can file lawsuits for mismanagement or breaches of fiduciary duty.
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the deceased was in a rehabilitation clinic to improve his mobility and allow his breathing to improve. He died there. He was never returned to a hospital environment where his condition might have been stabilized or reversed. The admin had medical power of attorney. Should she not have insisted they do so, and failing that, did she fail in her duties
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It seems like there might be a potential issue of negligence or failure to fulfill the duties associated with a medical power of attorney. Here are some relevant points to consider:
- The person with medical power of attorney has a duty to act in the best interest of the patient.
- Failure to seek necessary medical care could be seen as a breach of duty.
- The specifics of the medical condition and the decisions made would be critical.
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the individual was transported from martinsburg, wv city hospital, to a penn state rehab facility. The niece, admin, lives in md., the rehab facility kept giving updates that he was improving and than he dies. they hever sent him to a hospital to receive better care
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