Q: I am co-executor of my mothers estate. Beneficiaries are using property and I have no idea if taxes and insurance r paid
they are not cooperating with me. How do I get this information, since I am responsible as Co-executor. They refuse to co-operate with me. They act as if they own everything and don't have to report to anyone. How do I get control of this situation, this has been going on a while.
A: The problem is more yours than theirs. If you are the executor, why did you not convey them the property? Why are you not getting tax and insurance bills? How could you account if you are not? You get control by exercising the power and responsibilities you have, which for whatever reason you are not doing. The beneficiaries might have claims against you, not the other way around.
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