In Days of Our Lives, as preparations continue for Stefano DiMera's will reading at the family mansion, EJ DiMera discovered key updates at probate court: Theo Carver replacing him as executor, and his aunt Marlena Evans named a beneficiary—reflecting Stefano's long obsession with her.
Building on earlier succession developments like EJ's inheritance of the Phoenix ring, EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) visited probate court amid organizing the chaotic family gathering with assistant Cat Green (AnnaLynne McCord). He learned of significant codicil changes to the will he knew from prior versions.
Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson), son of the late Lexie Carver, was appointed executor. Stefano felt deep guilt over Lexie's death from toxins in tunnels where Andre DiMera trapped her, and expressed hopes for her revival. Theo's closeness to Stefano underscored the choice.
Marlena Evans was newly added as beneficiary, tying to Stefano's decades-long fixation—once dubbing her 'queen of the night' during her demonic possession era. This echoes supernatural hints at Stefano's recent memorial, where Marlena's candles extinguished during her farewell after his bones were identified in a crypt.
The reading will unite DiMeras like Tony (Thaao Penghlis), Chad (Connor Floyd), Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), and others, heightening rivalries including EJ positioning son Johnny (Carson Boatman) against Theo.