I’VE BEEN APPOINTED AS AN EXECUTOR IN A WILL… WHAT NEXT?

Our Amye Aris answers this often posed question.

Being appointed as an Executor in a person’s will is an honour but also a daunting prospect, especially if you have never dealt with an Estate before. We have put together a few tips on what to do if you have been asked to act as an Executor and where to begin.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST WILL

It is important that you ascertain firstly whether the deceased left a will. You need to obtain the original if possible, ensure that the will is valid (if unsure speak to a solicitor) and is the last and final one made before they died. Online will registers such as Certainty the National Will Register hold a national database of registered wills and this is a good place to begin your search.

DECIDE IF YOU ARE WILLING TO