Why do you need to go through probate and qualify as an executor for a will?
Asked in Chesterfield, VA on March 9, 2026 Last answered on August 10, 2026Does an executor of a will trump beneficiaries of a bank account?
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Free Consultation Yes, an executor of a will trump beneficiaries of a bank account. You will need to go to the court to probate the will and get appointed. However, for small estates under $75,000, an affidavit of heirship may allow a beneficiary to collect the funds after 60 days have passed from the date of death.
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