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GrilledSpamSteaks t1_jdd9huf wrote

Are you sure you are the executor of his estate? Don’t commit to anything. Even if his family promises the world, unless it’s in writing and notarized, it’s worthless. Roommates have no legal authority over someone else’s assets.

Edit: The executor can be anyone over 18 who isn’t a felon, but it’s typically a lawyer, accountant or family member. Frankly, I’d get a lawyer involved because you shouldn’t be left holding the bag for anything beyond his assets.

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cpujockey OP t1_jddc9wx wrote

> You aren’t the executor of his estate.

yes I am. I was given permission from his family and filed the paper work with the courts. I am Executor and Fiduciary.

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GrilledSpamSteaks t1_jddcxi5 wrote

Then get a lawyer. Executors have limited liability, but if you don’t know the line, the billers will keep pushing you over it.

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cpujockey OP t1_jdddd5w wrote

> Then get a lawyer.

I tried - Ouimette and runcie wouldn't work with me on this one. They were great for my father's estate, but because this guy died poor with no real physical assets - I think they wanted nothing to do with it.

> Executors have limited liability

yes and in the case I might be liable. however their filing being nearly 2 years after his death at the brink of closing out the estate is bad form on their behalf.

I never liked UVM med. charging someone $400 for a wheel chair rental for an hour is fucking stupid.

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GrilledSpamSteaks t1_jdddzgn wrote

This is why you need a lawyer. They should have made all claims within a specified time. If they missed that gate, they are sol. If you made promises, then you are on the hook.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/14/066/01203

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cpujockey OP t1_jddemdp wrote

Yeah I wanted to hire a lawyer - Ouimett and Rumsey was great when my dad died, but they had no interest taking on this estate and told me to do it myself. SO now we're here.

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