Saturday, June 21, 2014

Can a person who is a convicted felon serve as an Executor of someone's estate?

Question

Can a person who is a convicted felon serve as an Executor of someone's estate?



Answer

The Texas Probate Code specifically prohibits that unless the person's rights have been restored or has been pardoned.



Answer

No. A convicted felon is determined by law to be disqualified from serving as an executor or administrator.

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Answer

No. As Mr. Geffen points out, there is a very limited exception, which is rarely (if ever) encountered.



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