Selecting an Executor - Executor Support

Deciding who to name as your executor can be a difficult, stressful decision. This person is being let into your life in a very personal way. The executor needs to be responsible, honest, fair, trust worthy, caring and cooperative. And it helps to be organized and efficient, and be willing to function in an open and transparent manner.

Although many people will graciously accept the role of executor, often times they really don’t want to be put in that position. Let’s not forget they’re grieving, too. Often times this responsibility causes executors to feel a sense of stress and burden. Consider their work, family and community obligations. Is this person experienced in settling estates, or will they have to learn what to do?

Give yourself the peace of mind you deserve...

Knowing your final wishes will be carried out in a professional and objective manner.
Knowing the estate will be settled in an efficient and timely manner.
Knowing your family members will not experience the burden and stress of settling the estate themselves.

Consider naming Executor Support as your executor or alternate executor.

We have all of the necessary processes in place;
We know who to contact and when;
The estate will get settled in a thorough and organized manner;
We practice open and honest communication, so family members and beneficiaries will always be kept up to date; and
More money left for the beneficiaries. Our fee is based on the level of effort required to settle the estate, rather than basing it on the value of the estate.

Download our FREE Executor’s Checklist. This is the best way to begin learning about your new role as Executor.

For additional information or help with any of these tasks, contact Executor Support to arrange an initial consultation to discuss how we may be able to assist.

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