Do executors have to pay outstanding fees and debts to settle an estate?

Executors are not personally liable for unpaid debts or lender losses. Costs are paid from the estate or prioritized by law.
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Can I stop my niece removing me as executor of her mother’s will?

My niece is trying to remove me as an executor of her mother’s will. I take my duties as an executor very seriously and I am ...

My dad died 4 years ago and I already got my inheritance. Now my sister, the executor, wants the money back. Do I have to return it?

How to avoid the strong potential for family strife.
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My dad died 4 years ago and I already got my inheritance. Now my sister, the executor, wants the money back. Do I have to pay?

It's difficult enough to lose a parent — but what do you do if a sibling isn't suited to be the executor?