Beaufort Removal of Personal Representative Attorneys
A personal representative is a person who is charged with the responsibility of administering an estate after another person has passed away. They will typically do things like collect and inventory the deceased's assets, manage the property, pay the debts, and distribute property according to any will or the intestacy laws (setting forth distribution priorities for those dying without a will).
A common probate problem occurs when a personal representative is not performing his or her duties properly or is using their position of authority to financially benefit themselves. South Carolina law allows beneficiaries of an estate to petition the court to have a personal representative of an estate removed. A personal representative can be replaced for many reasons. The removal process begins by filing a petition with the court, which is usually followed by a hearing before a judge.
If you are not satisfied with the actions taken by personal representative of an estate, the lawyers at Twenge + Twombley can assist you in petitioning the court to have the personal representative removed and in seeking the return of any money or estate asset that was mismanaged.
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Call 843-476-4573 or fill out our online contact form today to schedule a free, no-obligation legal consultation with our probate attorneys. We serve clients in Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and other communities in South Carolina.
