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The executor is often a beneficiary of the will. They have to show the court a complete accounting of the estate. This means the judge has to validate that they aren't taking more then they are entitled to.

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Yes. The heir or one of the heirs is often named in the will as executor.

Yes. The heir or one of the heirs is often named in the will as executor.

Yes. The heir or one of the heirs is often named in the will as executor.

Yes. The heir or one of the heirs is often named in the will as executor.

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Yes, in the UK.

Yes, in the U.S. you can be an executor as well as a beneficiary.

What you cannot be in both cases is a witness to the Will and a beneficiary.

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The executor does not have the power to change the will. They certainly don't have the authority to disinherit someone. In some cases the law may allow a new child or spouse to be added,

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Yes. The heir or one of the heirs is often named in the will as executor.

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Can your brother executor of your moms will legally disinherit you from her will?

The executor does not have that power. Their job is to execute the will as written.


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What is a co-executor?

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Can you appoint an executor from another estate in your will?

Yes. You can appoint the same person as your executor in your will even if that person has been appointed by someone else as their executor in their will.


Does a executor have the right to remove someone from a will?

The executor does not get to choose to remove someone. The wishes of the testator, as evidenced by the will, have to be followed. The court could remove someone from the will if it had a compelling enough reason to do so.


Can an executor sign over executor-ship over to someone else?

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