Yes, they can. In some cases they are required to, particularly if the third child was born after the will was made. If the other sibling objects, then there could be a problem. In most cases the court is going to approve it.
yes he/she is allowed
Generally, his parents could petition for administration. If that is not practical then a sibling. You need to check the laws of your state for a definitive answer. You should contact a probate attorney for advice.
They can't claim to be the executor, they have to be appointed by the court, otherwise they have no legal standing to do anything with the estate. And you have the right to object to their being appointed executor.
If your parents are not taking care of your sibling, you can petition the court for custody. If this is not done, your parents can have the cops remove your sibling from your home.
Yes, until the estate is settled and the distribution has been made according to the terms of the will the executor is responsible for collecting and protecting the assets of the deceased. They may feel the need to keep others from removing property prior to distribution.
Generally, the status of a person as a "sibling" is not relevant. What is relevant is whether that sibling is or is not a beneficiary under the will. An executor has an obligation to give information to the beneficiaries of the estate as named in the will, not to all the decedent's relatives. If a sibling (whether it is a sibling of the decedent or of the executor) has no interest in the estate, he/she has no rights to information about the estate. In some jurisdictions, an executor might be required to simply give that sibling notice of the probate of the will, even if the will gives that sibling nothing, but only if that sibling would inherit some part of the estate in absence of the will. As with all legal questions, the specific answer may differ from state to state depending on that state's laws. So you must check those laws to get the precise answer.
Yes. There is a lot of work and responsibility involved in being the executor of an estate. The one sibling/beneficiary who is appointed should not be reqired to work for the other beneficiary for free. In some cases the executor may not charge the statutory fee, however, they should not be expected to work for free. The executor fee should be paid from the estate. If one of two sibling is inheriting real estate then they should make a cash contribution equal to one-half of the executor's fee.
Yes, the executor of the estate can make decisions such as this. it is usually best to talk it through if you are on good terms with your sibling.
You are not the executor until you have been appointed by a court. Court appointed co-executors generally work together as a unit unless other intentions are clearly stated in the will. You need to seek clarification from the court.
They do have that ability to have them removed. The property belongs to the estate and the executor is responsible for it. They can rent or sell the property.
The executor has no power while the person is living. Until they are appointed by the court, they have no power.
You select a person that you trust. Often people will make their spouse or sibling an executor. Others prefer to leave it in the hands of a bank or lawyer.