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Being asked to be the Executor on behalf of a loved one is often viewed as a sign of honour and respect.

It can also be an incredibly stressful experience if you are ill-prepared. If you are asked to be an Executor, do you know what your responsibilities will be?

An Executor has specific duties and responsibilities to undertake. If you ever find yourself in the position of taking on the role and responsibilities of Executor, you may want to familiarize yourself with what you will need to do. Many Executors are chosen on the basis of a) having a previous established (close) relationship based on trust with the person creating the Last Will and Testament, and b) knowledge of the financial matters pertaining to the role.

We will list the responsibilities and tasks an Executor takes on  further down below (although this is by no means an exhaustive list).

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Think you’re ready to prepare a Will? Preparing a Will online saves you time and money, and spares your loved ones the headaches of  dealing with skyrocketing administrative fees and estate taxes after you pass away. Without a Last Will and Testament in place, your heirs may also go through a lengthy court process, which may change to whom and where your property, estate, assets, etc. are going to go. Think about how the process will go by first starting out with your Will.

Being clear about your intentions once you have passed is essential to creating a Will, so preparing yourself adequately for the process of creating one is vital.

We’ve outlined below the information you need to have handy and the questions you need to ask yourself now that you’ve decided to create your Will online.

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A Last Will and Testament is a legal document designating to whom and to where your assets and estate will pass to upon your death. People sometimes believe that a Will and  is only for those who are nearing death, but that is not always the case. Major life changes and revaluating your circumstances are among the best times to think about either starting a Will or updating your LW. Many clients have often started or finished their Wills right before a trip. 

People sometimes put it off because the thought of going to a lawyer and spending a lot of money may be intimidating. There are alternative options you may want to look at.

You can use our online order form to create your own Will, and you can update it should the need arise.

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