Q: We are a married couple with no children in Oregon. We are making a simple will (NOLO form) with no Executor.
Can we leave blank on form or court appointed? Thank you.
A:
Why would you want to create a will and NOT name an executor (personal representative). NOLO is providing you either no advice or bad advice if they suggest not naming anyone is a good plan. Not naming someone may seem trivial, but it will make the processing of your estate -- however you decide to go be that probate or probate avoidance -- more difficult and more expensive! In other words, why bother if you're not going to use the documents to help beyond what intestacy will do!?
PLEASE get real legal advice from a licensed local attorney so your will can both take CO law into account (Each state is different!) and you can get past some 'simple' mistakes that might not be obvious.
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