What control do I have as executrix of mothers estate. Houses(2) we TOD to me and 3 sisters. Contents to be divided equally among us and our brother.
Question Details: am having conflict with division of Houseehold goods mainly sentimental value non-descript items. Sisters angry because I have not given out keys to Housee. I have not cleared Housee out yet and they went in and took things out with out my permission. Their atty. said they could take anything they want. I am responsible and feel I should be allowed to withhold assess to Housee until I have taken care of everything? What power do I have as executrix over my sisters?
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As executor, you are responsible for the collection and division of property. They will need to account for all items taken from the home so that a fair division between all the sisters can be done.
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