Absolutely not. The will should be notarized by a disinterested third party. A will notarized by the executor would expose it to being challenged after the death of the testator, the court would likely disallow the will and the estate would pass as intestate property. The "executor/notary" may find herself in additional trouble if she benefits from that situation. A general rule is that a notary may not notarize any document from which they would derive a benefit. An executor would derive a benefit because they would have intimate control over a person's estate. A notary should have a working knowledge of the rules that govern that office.
Yes or notoriety my not exist
The living trust has a trustee, not an executor. The will is a separate process and you would be the executor.
What is the difference between an independent co-executor and a co-executor
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.
Yes, the executor can be a beneficiary. The court may remove an executor at the request of the beneficiaries.
Many jurisdictions require that a will be notarized. Check your state requirements.
Only if he is an actual notary. Being a doctor does not grant that authority.
The executor does not have to sign the will. They don't even have to know there is one or that they are the executor.
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.
No. If the executor dies the court must appoint a new executor.
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.
Yes. No one can force you to be executor, even if they name you as executor in their will. In the event the person named as executor declines, the probate court can appoint a new executor instead.