No. In Canada, the irrevocable beneficiary must agree to any beneficiary change being requested by the owner, should the change being requested, change the entitlement of the irrevocable beneficiaries.
Any of the beneficiaries could buy the property at full price. The court has to approve it, but I don't see any reason why they wouldn't approve a valid sale at a market value. The money goes into the estate and is then divided between the debtors and beneficiaries.
There is no such law. The executor has the power, from the court, to settle the estate.
If the power to sell real estate was granted in the will then the executor has the power to sell it. However, if ALL the beneficiaries agree that the property should be retained they should insist the property not be sold. Remember that the beneficiaries own the real estate. If the executor proceeds to try to sell the property the beneficiaries should petition the court to review the matter ASAP.
Not really. The property has to be sold for fair market value. There is some latitude if the assets exceed the debts of the estate. Or the beneficiary's can agree to a lessor price if it is being sold to another beneficiary. Often siblings will let another sibling buy them out of the property for a lower price.
A loss payee has to be added to an insurance policy when one uses collateral, such as a house or car. The payee is required to provide collateral and agree to carry insurance on the secured property.
If the beneficiaries are in agreement and there are no debts remaining, yes. The estate can quit claim to the beneficiary.
No, beneficiaries do not have to agree on the appointment of an executor. The court makes the appointment. If the family doesn't want someone appointed, the court will likely assign the duties to an attorney or bank.
A mortgage bond is a type of loan secured by real estate property. When a borrower takes out a mortgage, they agree to repay the loan amount plus interest over a specified term, using the property as collateral. If the borrower fails to make payments, the lender can foreclose on the property to recover the outstanding debt.
Assuming all creditors are paid, the beneficiaries can agree to a different distribution (as long as they are all adults), but they aren't really "changing the will."
== == It's all a function of who's listed as the beneficiary. If someone doesn't agree and brings a lawsuit about it - The Insurance Company will probably just ask the court to decide - It would be wise to plan ahead and set up trusts, change beneficiaries, whatever so that the insured's desires are met.
They must follow the distribution plan as provided in the will or by the law of the state. They cannot favor one beneficiary over another unless the beneficiaries agree. An executor is entitled to be compensated for their work, but they must have the approval of the court on the distribution.