It is possible for one person to be both sole heir and executor. This occurs when one person inherits an entire estate under a state's intestacy laws and the probate court also appoints that person to be the executor of the deceased's estate.

What if the executor is the only beneficiary?

Firstly, the role of executor is that of fiduciary, not beneficiary, and as such the executor is only entitled to their executor fee, not an inheritance. ... Secondly, if the executor is ALSO a beneficiary, then they are entitled to their inheritance distribution as dictated by the will, trust, or state intestacy law.

Can a sole executor be a sole beneficiary?

When making a will, people often ask whether an executor can also be a beneficiary. The answer is yes, it's perfectly normal (and perfectly legal) to name the same person as an executor and a beneficiary in your will.