Can executor of my mothers estate move the estate contents out of the county where she died and probate is?

Asked in Houston, TX - 5 months

Executor has removed entire contents for purpose of a future estate sale.

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Orsen E. Paxton III

Orsen E. Paxton III

Arlington Probate Attorney

Licensed in TX

Answered 5 months ago. Absolutely. If this is an Independent Executor, I don't think a devisee of the Will would have any grounds upon which to complain. No one but a devisee would have standing to complain.
DISCLAIMER: This is not specific legal advice and does not establish an attorney/client relationship.
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James P. Frederick

James P. Frederick

Livonia Probate Attorney

Answered 5 months ago. Yes, the executor has the right to do this.

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Joseph Franklin Pippen Jr.

Joseph Franklin Pippen Jr.

Largo Estate Planning Attorney

Answered 5 months ago. Yes but you might have a complaint if the costs of the move were not within the "normal"
range and the action was outside of the range of a "prudent" trustee.
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