Generally, an executor doesn't need to be the "legal spouse".
Yes. A spouse can be named as executor of a will. A spouse can be appointed by the court if there is no named executor or the named executor cannot serve.
It is very common for the spouse to be the executor of a will. They can always decline the responsibility and the court will appoint someone else.
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.
It makes a lot of sense to make them the executor. It is very common for the spouse to serve in that capacity.
Legally they have no standing to do so. Only the executor has the court order allowing them to act on behalf of the estate. The spouse certainly may influence them, but the executor still has to account to the court.
Yes. An executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.Yes. An executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.Yes. An executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.Yes. An executor has no legal authority until they have been appointed by the court.
Anyone that is of legal age can be an executor.
Yes, a spouse can be an executor (male) or executrix (female) in a marriage.
Yes, that is very common. The spouse is typically the executor of the estate.
The only valid will is the most recent one. The executor is set by the will or the court. It can be anyone.
Only if she is the executor of the estate. The executor is responsible for all estate debts.
The remaining spouse or executor of the deceased's will.