Choosing an Executor

Who should you choose as your executor? Here are some things to consider:

Think family first but always someone you trust
Assess your needs
Consider time required
Avoid persons with conflicts of interest
Specify Executors' rights
Have a back up Executor
Speak to the proposed Executor in advance
Review your choices regularly
Professional options
Protect your Executors
Keep an estate organizer up to date with everything your Executor needs to know.
Provide "to-do" list for your Executor