Once the probate court has issued letters testamentary recognizing an executor of a will, it is difficult to get the court to change executors absent some major or obvious problem. An executor has what's called a fiduciary duty that requires her to act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries. An interested party can have an executor removed if there is a good reason, but this is
. rare. If the executor wants to be removed, the process is a bit more straightforward. Get more information on how to change an executor on a will at www.free-legal-document.com/how-to-write-a-will.html