What Happens If an Executor Refuses to Do Their Job? | NC

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Q: What happens if an executor refuses to perform their duties? A: If an executor is not doing required estate work, the probate court can order that person to act — and if the problem continues, the court can remove the executor. Usually, an interested person such as an heir, beneficiary, or creditor asks for help by filing a written motion or a verified petition in the estate file, rather than…