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Does the person named in a will as executor have to serve?

April 26, 2017executor named person serve

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Does the person named in a will as executor have to serve?

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No. When it comes time, an executor can accept or decline this responsibility, and someone who agrees to serve can resign at any time. If the will named an alternate executor, that person will take over. If not, the court will appoint someone to step in.

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No. When it comes time, an executor can accept or decline this responsibility. And someone who agrees to serve can resign at any time. That’s why many wills name an alternate executor, who takes over if necessary. If no one is available, the court will appoint someone to step in.