If I would like to ask a cousin who lives out of state to be the executor of my Will, could this be a problem?
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If I would like to ask a cousin who lives out of state to be the executor of my Will, could this be a problem?
Asked on March 1, 2013 under Estate Planning, Massachusetts
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Wouldn't necessarily be a problem, but realistically makes the process of the probate more onerous to carry out and conclude; advise you make a different person selection closer to you geographically.
Elena Eckert
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It should not be a problem, however, the fact that the executor lives out of state could make the process of estate administration more difficult.
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