The executor is the person or persons named in your will who is responsible to ensure the terms and statements of the will are fulfilled as directed.
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An executor is listed in the will as the person who is responsible to distribute a person’s assets, including property, money, and personal belongings.
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- Learn about the role of the executor of your will to ensure that your wishes are carried out at your end-of-life. This person will handle the administrative and legal aspects of your estate. You may designate more than one person to help execute your will. Learn more from the Government of BC.
- Consider the skills and personality of the person you are choosing to be your executor. They should be organized, communicate well with others, have some business skills, and have the capacity to complete the business tasks after your death. It is a significant responsibility and can be time-consuming and emotionally challenging, especially if the executor is also a family member or a close friend.
Find More Information
- Get some of your questions answered about wills by Nidus.ca.
- Learn about wills and estate planning from the Government of BC.
- Be aware of what can happen if you die without a will at Nidus.ca.
- Learn about the many tasks that might be the responsibility of an executor after a death.
- It is important to have a signed and witnessed copy of your will. Your executor should know the location of your will, and be notified if it is updated at any time.
Things You Can Do
- Choose an executor who can carry out your wishes and has the skills, personality, and the time. Learn about executor compensation. Understand the roles of an executor and power of attorney, even if it is the same person.
- Explore the fee or compensation (usually 5% of the estate value) paid to executors in Canada.
- Consult professionals to ensure your will is valid, complete, and up to date.
- Review the ‘After a Death’ checklist to include guidelines for those following your wishes after your death.
Add your Executor to your My Health Care & Business Professionals PDF found in My People. List their contact information and any questions you have. Mywell Health helps you learn about and organize your decision documents in one place. Save digital and print copies of your will under My-End-of-Life Decisions.