I think basically, as an executor, you'll have to make sure that his last wishes and what is mentioned in his will are carried out as he wanted. I'm not entirely sure, i'm sure someone here will know better than me

yeah as far as i know i think keenangel is right, but theres often 2 executors, coz my mum and my uncle were made them for my grandads will, but my uncles dead so only my mum is now and i think theres supposed to be another but i could be wrong.

Nope it's perfectly fine for there to only be one executor, Keeny's right, basically you're there to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are carried out properly.
Being next of kin simply means that in your grandmother's eyes you are the person to which just about everything should go to.

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by Vinnie


I've been made the 'Next of Kin' for my grandmother. And the Executor of my step-fathers will.

When the time comes what will I have to do?

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Does being next of kin also mean that if his grandmother is not in the condition to make decisions like medical stuff that Vinnie has to make the decisions?



(Edited by Eve 07/08/2002 21:28)

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by Eve
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Does being next of kin also mean that if his grandmother is not in the condition to make decisions like medical stuff that Vinnie has to make the decisions?

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I'm pretty sure you're right. I remember when I had to have a minor op under local general anaesthetic and I put down my (now ex) partner as my next of kin my mum went mad at me saying that he had no right to decide my fate if the worst thing happened and it was left to him whether they pulled the plug or not.

With no disrespect at all to Vinnie and I don't know his family situation, but I would have put one of his Grandmothers children down as next of kin.

Depending on the circumstances It can be a lot of responsibility which I wouldnt thank anyone for but i suppose it shows their trust and respect for him.

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by Eve
but i suppose it shows their trust and respect for him.

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Without a doubt, and I have the upmost respect for people who have that responsibility. Good luck Vinnie and here's hoping you don't have to use your responsibilities in the near future

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by Teresa
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Without a doubt, and I have the upmost respect for people who have that responsibility. Good luck Vinnie and here's hoping you don't have to use your responsibilities in the near future

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Ditto

Thanks for the info.

My Mum and Gran don't talk to each other anymore. which is way i'm down as Next of kin.

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by Vinnie
My Mum and Gran don't talk to each other anymore. which is way i'm down as Next of kin.

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*eek* Sorry about that. I wasn't prying

It's wrong to assume I think that next of kin are automatically left anything, if that's what your grandmother wants she really should write it in clear black and white in her will....

But which is it that isn't allowed - a beneficiary also being a witness to the will, or the executor of it?

I think its the beneficiary being a witness to the will that's not allowed.

Ray and i both have wills. We decided to get them done when we bought our house and because of Joel and the way he is.. but now that Hannah is here, it will have to be amended to include her. I recommend to everyone, specially those with children to get a will sorted out asap

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by Teresa
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*eek* Sorry about that. I wasn't prying

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No problem. I've got the sort of family where everyone moans about everyone else I just sit in the middle and try to be on every ones side. Which doesn't alway work

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by Vix
It's wrong to assume I think that next of kin are automatically left anything, if that's what your grandmother wants she really should write it in clear black and white in her will....

But which is it that isn't allowed - a beneficiary also being a witness to the will, or the executor of it?

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The witness, my nan was executor of my aunt's will and she recieved some bits, mainly their mother's stuff..