What should we do if the family will not cooperate on an executor who is delaying probate?

For purposes of the estate plan, a beneficiary may be able to request information, ask the probate court to set deadlines, or seek another fiduciary if delay is harming the estate. In a probate or estate setting, the correct remedy depends on whether probate has been opened and why the delay is occurring. A local lawyer will usually need the signed documents, title records, family relationships, and current probate or trust status before giving a reliable opinion. Rules affecting estates, trusts, title, and family interests are state specific, so a local attorney should check the governing documents and the current court or title record before anyone makes a move that would be difficult to undo.