Home Economics: My late brother said he didn’t want his estranged wife to benefit from his death. As executor, can I follow his wishes and not the will?

The role of an executor in a will is to support and implement the terms of the will. Photo: Stock/Getty Images Question I have been informed I am the executor of my brother’s will, who sadly passed away after a short illness. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.