Probate Executor Misconduct Concerns

Summary

In Florida, executors must adhere to probate laws and act in beneficiaries best interests. Mismanagement, such as failing to appraise real estate or file necessary taxes, can be grounds for removal. Beneficiaries can file a petition to reopen the estate or remove the executor if misconduct is suspected. Legal fees may be recoverable. Consider consulting a probate attorney for guidance on filing petitions and addressing executor misconduct.

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I am writing about concerns i have about probate of an estate i am sole benificiary of. The executor didnt do a bunch of things, or he did them wrong, and he closed the probate and took his share but made a bunch of mistakes and tried to bribe me not to open the estate to finsh things
Hi ****! It sounds like you have significant concerns about the executor's handling of the estate. To provide you with the most accurate information, could you please let me know which state or country you are located in? Different places have different probate laws and procedures.
Orlando Florida
****, here are some points on probate issues in Florida:
- Executors must act in the best interest of beneficiaries, following Florida probate law.
- Mismanagement or failure to perform duties can be grounds for removal.
- You can file a petition to reopen the estate if you suspect misconduct.
Would you like more details on the process of reopening the estate in Florida?
Well, he didnt get realestate appraised before he sold it, he didnt do the taxes of the deceased or file a wrongdul death, he didnt do an inventory and i paid all the legal fees out of pocket
****, here are steps you can take in Florida:
- File a Petition to Reopen the Estate: You can request the court to reopen the estate due to the executor's misconduct.
- Petition to Remove the Executor: If you can prove the executor's mismanagement, you can seek their removal.
Would you like more information on how to file these petitions in Florida?