Your executor should be someone you trust and who is capable of understanding and managing your estate’s financial and legal duties. Before you designate someone, be sure you understand the responsibilities of your Will executor.
An executor is the person you choose to carry out your desires upon your death, as specified in your last will and testament. He or she is in charge of your estate, paying off debts and distributing assets to your beneficiaries. Since estate administration is a sensitive process that requires understanding and dealing with family circumstances, your executor should be someone you trust. Yet, since he or she will be dealing with a variety of legal and financial difficulties, your executor should also be knowledgeable in financial and logistical topics, as well as be able to manage the duties of an executor. These executor responsibilities include: