‘She is on Medicaid’: My sick friend pleaded with me to be her executor. Can I decline after she dies?
First publishedJul 28, 10:15 UTC
Last updatedJul 28, 12:15 UTC · 10m ago
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Answer
A person can decline to be an executor after someone dies, but they must first find a replacement.
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A friend asked someone to be her executor. She is sick and on Medicaid. She owns a home with a reverse mortgage.
Why it matters
This matters because being an executor can be a big responsibility, and people should know their rights.
In brief
- Can I decline to be an executor?
- Yes, but you must find a replacement first.
- What is an executor?
- An executor is a person who handles someone's affairs after they die.
- What is a reverse mortgage?
- A reverse mortgage is a loan that uses a home's value to pay for expenses.
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