Does the executor of a last will and testament have prior knowledge of the contents of the will?
It’s up to the testator whether they wish to share the contents of the Will with the executor. It’s always a good idea to let your executor know where the original Will is kept so it could be found easily when needed. There is no obligation on the executor to administer the estate and the testator does not have to leave them anything in the Will for doing so. Although the Will states who the beneficiries are and any specific gifts, people usually leave a % of their residuary estate rather than talking about what assets they have (as these can change significantly during a lifetime).
