Can I name a priest as my beneficiary?

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I know there are certain orders that take a vow of poverty. This priest is an Archdiocesan priest in NY so I don’t think that applies. Is it allowable for him to be the beneficiary of an estate? I’m not planning on going anywhere (LOL) but I would like to change my Will. Thanks if you have any ideas.
 
ellzeena said:
I know there are certain orders that take a vow of poverty. This priest is an Archdiocesan priest in NY so I don’t think that applies. Is it allowable for him to be the beneficiary of an estate? I’m not planning on going anywhere (LOL) but I would like to change my Will. Thanks if you have any ideas.
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Sure can! 🙂
 
It should be fine. Even if he were a religious. In the latter case, and depending, of course, on the particular Rule and/or Constitution(s) involved, the benefice would likely have to be passed to the Order or Congregation by the recipient. The donor, however is under no restriction.
 
If you need to change your will, I recommend you to talk to a local Estate Planning Attorney.
 
Priests have parents, siblings and other siblings who name them as beneficiaries in their wills – of course it’s okay.
 
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