An executor is the person (or people) named in a will to administer a deceased person’s estate. An individual may appoint up to four executors to act at any one time, although for administrative simplicity, it is usually preferable to appoint 2 or 3 executors at most. When an individual dies without…

A common question that comes up regularly is what happens if a person dies without having made a valid will. This is particularly relevant in respect of clients who see implementing a will as something they can put off until they are older and never getting around to it, or failing…

There are some legal, practical and emotional considerations that need to be factored in when it comes to appointing the right people to act as your executors. As always, there is no ‘one approach suits all’ strategy in terms of appointments. While the executor role is largely administrative, there is still room…