RajaRajachozhan (retired ) 13 February 2020

Executor of the will

Whether the Beneficiary under the WILL be appointed as the Executor of the WILL?

Whether close relatives, such as Son/daughter can be the Executor of the WILL:, in case Wife is the Beneficiary?

Quick Summary

This discussion clarifies whether a beneficiary named in a will can also serve as the executor. It confirms that there are no legal restrictions preventing this, even for close relatives like sons, daughters, or a spouse. The Indian Succession Act, 1925, which governs such matters for Hindus, allows for an executor to also be a beneficiary.

2 Replies

SHIRISH PAWAR, 7738990900 (Advocate) 13 February 2020

Dear querist,

Beneficiary under will can be executor of will. You can appoint son / daughter or wife appoint as executor of will.

Regards,

Joy Bose 14 February 2020

Hello,

The provisions of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 would apply to the disposition of assets by a Hindu through a will (testamentary succession). As per the provisions of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, there is no restriction on an executor of a will also being a beneficiary under that Will.

Thanks
Joy Bose