If you have already been appointed as the administrator of a estate but a silbling shows up 5 months later and protests your appointment, is there anything they can do?
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If you have already been appointed as the administrator of a estate but a silbling shows up 5 months later and protests your appointment, is there anything they can do?
Asked on January 23, 2015 under Estate Planning, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Not really not at this point unless you are not fulfilling the duties of your position adequately. For example, if you have mishandled estate assets, either through incompetence or self-dealing, or have in any other way failed to administer the estate in a proper and lawful manner. The reason for this relative only now coming forth (you gave no details) may bear some consideration on your appointment, however as stated above, unless there is reason for the probate court judge to remove you as administrator it most probably won't happen.
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