Yes, and they frequently are as in the case of the standard husband and wife will, where each spouse leaves the entire estate to the other spouse and names that spouse the executor.
Yes, and they frequently are, such as in a will where one spouse leaves everything to the other and appoints the other spouse as executor/executrix.
Only if named a beneficiary in the will.
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Yes, the executor can also be a beneficiary of the Will. Also, in most jurisdictions the executor can be paid from the estate for their services up to a certain amount that is generally set forth in the probate laws.
Yes. An executor may also be a beneficiary.
Yes, the executor can be a beneficiary. The court may remove an executor at the request of the beneficiaries.
The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.
No, the executor works for the estate. The estate will pay the executor a reasonable fee. The beneficiary has limited direction that they can give the executor.
An adult child can be the executor. They can also be a beneficiary. They are required to be impartial when distributing the estate.
It is relatively common to for a beneficiary to be executor. They are more likely to get the estate closed quickly.
The beneficiary has not control over the will. The court will determine who the executor will be.
As long as the will was properly drafted and is allowed by the court the executor and the beneficiary can be the same person.
If you are the sole Executor you do not need signatures from any beneficiaries.
No. Only the court can appoint an executor. You could petition the court to name your sister as co-executor but make certain you provide a good reason to support your request.
Yes.