Because the two executors were deadlocked over the discretionary distribution of the estate, and one of them had a conflict of interest over a claim against her daughter while the other was believed to be more likely to bring the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Removal of fiduciary
The Superior Court has affirmed the removal of an executor for a conflict of interest when the executor had made loans to herself under a power of attorney during the decedent’s lifetime and was a major debtor of the estate. … Continue reading
In petition to remove executor and stop sale of real property for mismanagement, waste, and delay, the court found the executor to be acting reasonably and not wasting or mismanaging estate; petitioners also wanted bond posted as the executor spent … Continue reading
Upon remand from Superior Court, trial court corrected its decree concerning attorney fees paid to prevent removal and held that both former executors jointly and severally are liable for the amount surcharged. Rappaport Estate, 3 Fid.Rep.3d 115 (O.C. Bucks 2012) … Continue reading
Two sons named as co-executors and co-trustees along with surviving spouse were removed for failure to comply with court orders to file accounts and for filing punitive petitions against spouse as co-fiduciary and primary beneficiary, and temporary fiduciary appointed because … Continue reading