Executors and beneficiaries have a unique relationship under the law. An executor manages a deceased person's estate and a beneficiary is an individual who will inherit that property. While the executor and beneficiary can be the same person, you should give it some thought when drawing up your Will.

What if the executor is also a beneficiary?

The executor fee includes the legal right to be paid by the estate for their time and effort. ... 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. Plus, they are entitled to be paid for their time and effort.

Does beneficiary override executor?

Can beneficiaries override an executor? No, beneficiaries cannot override an executor unless the executor breaches fails to follow the will and breaches their fiduciary duty.