Appointing the right executor is one of the most important decisions when preparing a Will. Executors play a central role in the administration of an estate including applying for probate safeguarding ...

C hoosing an executor — the person or institution you put in charge of administering your estate and carrying out your final wishes — is one of the most important decisions in preparing a will.

Dear Savvy Senior, What are my options for choosing an executor for my will? I was considering asking one of my kids to do it, but I don’t think any of them are up for the job. What can you tell me?

When the time comes to make a will, one important element is to name an executor to handle your financial affairs after you are gone. But becoming an executor yourself is another matter entirely – ...

What are my options for choosing an executor for my will? I was considering asking one of my kids to do it, but I don’t think any of them are up to the job. What can you tell me? Answer: Choosing an ...

Perhaps the most important decision that you can make is the selection of the person to oversee your financial affairs if you are unable to do so. This person is the successor trustee of your trust, ...

No matter how carefully you design your estate plan, a key element relating to its proper implementation is your choice of executor. That often involves evaluating whether you have a family member ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are my options for choosing an executor for my will? I was considering asking one of my kids to do it but I don’t think any of them are up for the job. What can you tell me?

Dear Savvy Senior: What options can you recommend for finding a good executor for my will? At one time I thought one of my two kids could do it, but they are both financially inept and would probably ...

At Gibson Kerr, we have many years of supporting clients to manage their estates and want to highlight the importance of appointing an executor for your will. In Scotland, the role of an executor is ...