Wills & Estates -
Executors/Trustees
The Executor is the person appointed in a will to administer the deceased person's estate.
The Executor has two main functions. The first is to make appropriate funeral arrangements and the second is to ensure that the terms of the will are carried out.
In simple terms, Executors have a duty to:- take control of a deceased person's assets;
- promptly pay any debts from the deceased’s assets; and
- distribute the estate to the beneficiaries named in the will in accordance with the will.
Sometimes disputes arise around whether the executor of the estate is fulfilling their obligations and appropriately executing their duties as the administrator of the estate.
If you have concerns about the responsibilities of an executor, please contact our estates team.
