It is a common misconception that an executor cannot also be a beneficiary. In reality, beneficiaries to a Will are often also named as executors and this is perfectly acceptable. It is important to note, however, that beneficiaries and their spouses/civil partners cannot be witnesses to a Will.

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If this situation occurs, the beneficiaries will not be entitled to receive any legacies left to them under the Will. For more information, please visit our Wills page (http://justwillsandlegalservices.co.uk/last-will-testament  and if you have any doubts and would like someone to contact you, please give me your name, email address and telephone number and we’ll be in touch asap.