Burbank, CA asked in Probate for Texas

Q: When was the executor appointed?

If I have to wait 15 months after the executor has been appointed to demand accounting. How do I know when that is? The executor was named in the will. So was he appointed the day of the death?

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Terry Lynn Garrett
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Terry Lynn Garrett
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: An executor is appointed by the local probate court. Check the court records.

Nina Whitehurst agrees with this answer

Tammy L. Wincott
Tammy L. Wincott
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: An executor is not appointed until the will is admitted to a probate court. If there has been no court action the will is not yet considered valid - as it must be submitted to court.

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