Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia

Re: Will Executor

Usually the spouse is executor of the other's estate. But your father may have had his own reasons not to name his spouse. Also, the named executor can decline, and the alternate serve, or, if no alternate, then state law provides a list of preferred persons to serve, one of which should be the spouse (if she wants to serve). Also, probate is simplified if the benefiary (or beneficiaries) serve as executors. I can only speculate about this. If you want, call to set up an appointment to review the document.