can executor be a beneficiary
Report Abuse. yes a beneficiary can act as an executor, usually one is appointed by probate attorney, by family of deceased, or it may be stated in the deceased persons will. Remember, the executor must remain neutral and decisions made on behalf of the estate.es you can. This is actually recommended. The only time that an executor who is not a beneficiary should be named is if a beneficiary is under the age of 18 because someone under this age cannot inherit his/her share until they reach 18.
Actions taken by an executor during the probate of an estate are usually monitored by the court, so the opportunity for any actual wrongdoing by an executor who is also a beneficiary is limited. If your estate is small and all your beneficiaries are next-of-kin, the choice of an executor may not be as critical.dvantages. Executors are commonly compensated for their services. Someone who stands to inherit under the terms of your will may be more inclined to waive payment for acting as executor. Since the estate pays the fee, it is probably going to be deducted from his bequest to some extent anyway.