My brother was Executor when my father passed in Colorado and basically stole everything. Colorado law is in favor of the Executor. My brother was named Executor when my mother passed in California and again tried to steal everything giving things away to his children who showed up with a uhaul truck before I flew out. California requires the Executor to be a fiduciary. I contacted the probate lawyer stating that he broke the terms of the Will and that I would have him arrested if he didn't stop him and pay me my full share. The probate attorney spoke with him, my brother paid me fully for what he had given away, showed me everything financial after that and was told if he tried anything again he would be arrested. Things went well after that, it was a quite large estate. That was 4 years ago. He broke off all contact with me as did his wife and family, but I'm fine with that. Any sibling who would so easily steal from you and totally disregard the wishes of their parent is not anyone I would care to have in my life. Check the laws and rules for Executors in your state and then do what you have to do.
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