Executer of the Estate?

Question

My sister passed away last yr, and has 3 boys from 2 other marriage, Our father became the Executer of the estate, her second X husband is now wanting to take over the 2 of the minor childrens accounts. How can that happen when Our Father is Executive? Also, we prefer the money to be placed in a trust find so No One can touch it til they turn 18, is that possible, or will the minor childrens fathers be able to spend the money as they will?

Answer 1

if you are talking about bank accounts, and they are only in the children's names, then yes, their father can take over the accounts since they are minors without anything having to do with your sister. however, if your talking about inheritance, then yes, it can be set up in a trust where the father can not touch it except he can petition the court to access so much a month for the children's living expenses. that's if he gets custody of the kids.