When appointing an executor, it is important for a client to discuss the matter with their solicitor to ensure theestate is managed effectively and in the best interests of all beneficiaries.

The choice of executor can have significant implications for the administration of the estate, particularly where the estate is large, complex, or involves multiple beneficiaries. Every estate is unique in form and substance, and it is therefore important for the client to be mindful of the potential issues that may arise from appointing an unsuitable person as executor of their Will.

When appointing executors, clients should consider a number of factors, including the age and health of the executor, the history of the relationship between the executor and the beneficiaries, and the complexity of the estate.

In this episode, we will be looking at a real-life situationoften faced by Executors, a sudden, unexpected death.

Key Topics

• How is the role of an executor distinct from that of an attorney or beneficiary?
• The Legal Principles that apply to anExecutor
• What Executors Actually Do Day-to-Day
• Challenges that Executors Face

Case Study One - excessive funeral costs

Case Study Two - distributing assets too quickly