Do my boyfriend and I have to be legally married in order for him to name me as executor of his Will?
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Do my boyfriend and I have to be legally married in order for him to name me as executor of his Will?
We have been living together for 14 months at his parents’ home.
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Asked on June 5, 2017 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
An executor can be any adult person who is legally competent to handle the affairs of administering an estate. There is no requirement that it be a spouse or other family member. Many times a loved one or close friend is appointed as an executor.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
An executor can be any adult person who is legally competent to handle the affairs of administering an estate. There is no requirement that it be a spouse or other family member. Many times a loved one or close friend is appointed as an executor.
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