The executor of a will has to follow the directions contained in the will. If the property is to be divided between the children it should be sold and divided. If the will provides for the animals it should be carried out. If there is no provision for the animals care then the estate assets should not be used for that purpose. If the executor wants to care for the animals it should not affect the other heirs interest. If there are no directions then the executor can go to court for directions. The heirs may require an audit of the executors actions as they affect the heirs interests. However, any litigation will reduce the ultimate estate value. Attorneys fees are always a significant reduction in the estate value. Good luck.

The executor of a will has to follow the directions contained in the will. If the property is to be divided between the children it should be sold and divided. If the will provides for the animals it should be carried out. If there is no provision for the animals care then the estate assets should not be used for that purpose. If the executor wants to care for the animals it should not affect the other heirs interest. If there are no directions then the executor can go to court for directions. The heirs may require an audit of the executors actions as they affect the heirs interests. However, any litigation will reduce the ultimate estate value. Attorneys fees are always a significant reduction in the estate value. Good luck.