Can I be appointed executor of my dead aunt’s estate?
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Can I be appointed executor of my dead aunt’s estate?
Asked on August 13, 2013 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If no executor was designated in her Will (or no alternate was designated in the case of where the named executor cannot fulfill their duties) or if she had no Will, then an executor or administrator (sometimes known as a personal representative) will be appointed by the appropriate court (probate or surrogate's). Typically, this is a family member or close friend of the decedent. At this point, you can submit an application to the court to be so appointed. If you are the only applicant, you will most likely get the position. If not, and there are others who also want to ne named then the court will review all applications and appoint who it considers the best person for the job.
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