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Can an executor choose not to make a disbursement to an heir if they themselves are an heir and take a disbursement from the estate?

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They must follow the distribution plan as provided in the will or by the law of the state. They cannot favor one beneficiary over another unless the beneficiaries agree. An executor is entitled to be compensated for their work, but they must have the approval of the court on the distribution.

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