Can an executor also be a beneficiary?
Yes—often the same child or partner wears both hats. The duty is to administer impartially, which becomes harder when personal financial interest is large.
Courts scrutinise fee requests and early distributions when the executor stands on both sides of the ledger.
Consider naming a neutral co-executor or a corporate trustee when stakes are high.
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