Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

executor

It is said that an Executor cannot be on the receiving end of a will. My question is, can the executor's organization be on the receiving end of a will. That is: a priest named Executor and the parish or organization he is a part of inherit an estate from a Will and sign that Will as a witness?


Asked on 2/07/02, 8:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Re: executor

There are no prohibitions on an executor being a beneficiary of a will. It is common to have a family member both inherit and administer the will. However, a witness will disinherit themself by being the witness. Avoid having the priest be a witness.

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Answered on 2/09/02, 5:32 pm


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