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No one automatically becomes an executor. The executor must be appointed by the court. The first executor will need to be removed by the court and a successor must be appointed. However, the court will do nothing until a petition is filed requesting the changes.

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If the executor of a will dies would that person's next of kin automatically become the executor?

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