Q: Does a letter asking me to approve of an Executor or someone's Will mean that I am in said Will?
I received a letter from my Aunt's Estate asking me to approve her choice for Executor of her Will.
A: Receiving a letter asking for your approval of an executor in someone's will does not necessarily mean that you are a beneficiary in that will. The role of an executor is to carry out the wishes outlined in the deceased person's will and manage the estate affairs. Your approval might be sought as a courtesy or as a formality, especially if you are a close family member. However, to determine if you are a beneficiary in your aunt's will, you would need to directly review the contents of the will itself.
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