What can be done if an executor refuses to open the will?
What can be done if an executor refuses to open the will? Assistant at Ascent Law LLC Assistant at Ascent Law LLC If your loved one's executor refuses to open the will, there are many things you can do. First, you can ask the court to remove him or her as executor. You can also press charges against the executor for violating probate laws. Then, you can establish that the executor deliberately refused to open the will. This is a serious matter and can lead to jail time for the executor. The law requires the executor to open the will within thirty days of death. If an executor refuses to open the will, he or she may run into trouble with beneficiaries or be held criminally responsible for the estate's debts. It is also important that the executor follow the testator's wishes and not sell any gifts to cover debts. If the executor refuses to comply with the complaint, the next step is to file a petition in probate court. At the hearing, the judge will demand that the executor ...