Can beneficiaries demand an accounting from the executor?

For this legal issue, beneficiaries who cannot obtain reasonable information may be able to request a formal accounting or ask the probate court to review transactions. A personal representative generally has fiduciary duties to safeguard estate assets, keep adequate records, avoid self dealing, and provide information or accountings when required by law or court procedure. Local law matters in disputes involving probate, trusts, title, and family rights, so have counsel in the relevant state review the controlling documents and present court or title status before anyone takes a permanent step.