Before you agree to act as an executor, understand some of the potential hazards and how to most effectively navigate them.

Making a will can feel overwhelming to many, but you will be glad you did it in the end, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

They are appointed either by the testator or a court. Executors ensure all assets in the will are accounted for and transfer these assets to the correct beneficiary. Assets can include financial ...

If the deceased wanted more than one person to handle their affairs—such as more than one child—they might name co-executors. The executor should have integrity and good judgment. The law ...

At some point in our lives many of us will be asked to be an executor for a friend or relative's estate. This can seem like an honour, but before you say yes, make sure you understand exactly what ...

Our Legacy Case team are experienced in dealing with all probate administration matters and welcome the opportunity to work with Executors to make the process as straightforward as possible. Alzheimer ...

Plus, there are people who don’t have children to act as executors, or feel their kids aren’t up the job. Corporate executors are a potential solution, but the cost of using them is a black ...