What to do if my father-in-law served as executor for his cousin’s estate but he is now elderly and no longer capable of responsibilities?
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What to do if my father-in-law served as executor for his cousin’s estate but he is now elderly and no longer capable of responsibilities?
The estate is paid-out/depleted to last $500 but the insurance company continues to require a binder. The last remaining potential heir is in a coma and cannot sign a letter releasing him, which the court says they require to close the estate.
Asked on February 16, 2015 under Estate Planning, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Has anyone been appointed as a guardian or conservator of the person in the coma? They could potentially sign to release your father-in-law. Have yo explained the situation to the court? They may allow him to proceed in a different manner given the cirucmstances. Check with them. Good luck.
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