What to do if my late grandfather has funds being held but the executor now has Alzheimer’s?
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What to do if my late grandfather has funds being held but the executor now has Alzheimer’s?
My father, who was the executor of his estate, is mentally incapacitated with Alzheimer’s symptoms. The funeral home won’t give me a copy of my grandfather’s funeral bill in order for me to make a claim.
Asked on February 23, 2014 under Estate Planning, South Carolina
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you have a copy of your grandfather's Will, does it provide for an alternate executor to be appointed if your father, the original executor, who is unable to serve as executor? If there is such a provision, the designated successor should be appointed executor pursuant to the provisions in the Will.
If there isn't any provision for naming an alternate executor, file a petition with the Probate Court to have another executor appointed, who will administer the estate and carry out the provisions of the Will.
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