The Appointment of Executors
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The executor of your Will could be a member of your family, a close friend of one of your prime beneficiaries.
While there is such a thing as a ‘professional executor’, it is not usually necessary to appoint one to act as executor or trustee unless there is the possiblity that a Trust may be necessary.
Your consultant will be able to advise you regarding your requirements for a professional executor. It may be that a solicitor, chartered accountant or a Trust Corporation could act on your behalf instead.
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Accepting AppointmentsA maximum number of four executors will be recognised by the Probate Registries. Executors should decide between them who will carry out each task.
An executor is entitled to refuse to accept an appointment and may find themselves unable to accept appointments agreed in good faith at the time of Will writing.
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