Do executors have to pay outstanding fees and debts to settle an estate?

Executors are not personally liable for unpaid debts or lender losses. Costs are paid from the estate or prioritized by law.

My dad died 4 years ago and I already got my inheritance. Now my sister, the executor, wants the money back. Do I have to return it?

How to avoid the strong potential for family strife.
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Standard Probate Fees | Factors and How to Minimize

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What happens when an executor delays probate or mismanages an estate — and what beneficiaries can do about it

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Florida Today

Estate planning: Choose an executor who'll ensure your wishes are honored when you're gone

Selecting an executor for your estate is one of the most crucial decisions in the estate planning process. The executor will be responsible for managing your assets, ensuring that your wishes are ...
Forbes

When Should The Executor Of An Estate Elect An Alternate Valuation Date?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. It’s hardly cause for celebration. You’re the executor of an ...