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Choosing the best executor

On Behalf of | Oct 19, 2021 | Estate Planning & Wills

When it comes to planning your estate and writing your will in Virginia, one of the key choices to make is who should be your executor. The executor is in charge of carrying out all of the directions and rules in the will, so it is an important role.

What makes a good executor?

There are several key qualities to look for as you consider who you want to execute your will. The person should be capable of managing a potentially long legal process of distributing items, selling assets, paying tax bills and completing other relevant tasks. This takes organization skills, financial savvy and patience.

Duties of an executor

Normally, settling an estate is lengthy but straightforward. However, there may be disputed claims or other problems that arise. This will take more time, and the assistance of an estate lawyer may be necessary. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the executor will be representing your interests. They need to be a person who is willing, able and dependable to be a decision-maker and to mentally and emotionally undertake the process of completing your estate.

When you do your estate planning and decide how and what you want to do with your assets, make sure to remember that you need to choose an executor to manage all of that. If you are confident in your choice, bring them into the process as well so that you can talk to them about what you want and see if they have any questions or concerns. Don’t let it be a surprise to them that they are in charge.

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