If my mother willed me some furniture and my brother is the executor but he has locked the house, does he need a release from me to sell or dispose of the items?
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If my mother willed me some furniture and my brother is the executor but he has locked the house, does he need a release from me to sell or dispose of the items?
Asked on May 24, 2012 under Estate Planning, Missouri
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell that the situation is causing some discord amongst you. Your brother, as the executor, has the right to do what he needs to protect estate assets, preserve state assets, gather debts owed and to pay out obligations the estate is legally obligated to pay. He can not treat some differently from others but he can choose to sell some assets over others if he needs to pay estate obligations without having to ask permission or get a realease. So much more information is needed here to guide you. Good luck.
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