Yes, the executor of the will has final say, providing they are acting within the law. The executor of the will is the person named within the will to deal with the estate of the deceased. The beneficiary is someone who is named to receive an inheritance from that estate. A person can be both the executor and a beneficiary. The executor will need to follow the will, and act in the best interests of both the deceased and any beneficiaries. As long as they comply with these rules, they have the final say. However, if the executor does not follow these rules or mismanages the estate, they can be taken to court. If a beneficiary can prove that the executor isn’t acting within the best interests of the estate, is taking too long, or is simply being unclear, they can be removed as executor. If the executor is found to be self-dealing, going against the will to benefit themselves, they can be sued. Being named as executor is a sign of trust, and it should be considered an honor. A good executor will remain open with any beneficiaries about the ongoing process. An executor is tasked with doing what is best for the deceased’s estate. This involves the identification and appraisal of any assets, making arrangements with the funeral home, and paying off debts and taxes.  An executor should keep an account and recordings of how they have performed their duties. If they’ve been doing this correctly, it will be difficult to challenge them in court. The presumption is that an executor will have final say, unless wrongdoing can be proved. The executor of the will is also required to inform any beneficiaries of what they stand to inherit. While there’s no set time period, they are expected to do so as soon as possible. The executor isn’t required to notify someone if they aren’t named in the will, but they can choose to do so at their discretion. The executor of the will is expected to have final say, but it does depend on how they perform their duties. If an executor is proven to have acted against the interests of the estate, then they no longer have final say. A beneficiary, or potential beneficiary, is allowed to challenge the will.  The executor and any beneficiaries should try to maintain a clear and open relationship, as the handling of a will can be complicated. Open communication protects both parties from potential harm.