Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Re: Executors

Yes, you can have co-executors in Massachusetts.

Re: Executors

Yes. Then they are called co-executors (well, co-executrices, I guess, if that's the plural of the female gender of the word).

It's generally a good way to go and it keeps down the jealousy, etc. Most testators and testatrices will select the child or children who are in-state, if there are any, and amongst those, the one or ones closest by, unless there are other factors (like maturity, not being overly acquisitive, etc.) when they want to use only one.

When children don't get along well during the probate matter, sometimes the judge appoints two to share the role. In some cases, I've seen where a testator changed it from both to just one in order to keep the bickering to a minimum. It's often hard to say what's best, but I like co-executorships best generally.

A minor factor to consider is that a fiduciary under this state's laws may not be a convicted felon and must be over 18 at the time of appointment (your death), just in case you have really young daughters or any that have been in trouble.

I assume that you are a widow. If not, please write to me and I'll add some more explanation you should know about.

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