The Realities of Being an Executor
Being an executor is a big responsibility. Here's what to expect:
Time & Commitment
- ✓ 12-36 months to completion
- ✓ Interruptions in your workday
- ✓ Lost family time
- ✓ Late-night googling and many errands
Risks & Liabilities
- ✓ Personal liability for mistakes
- ✓ Costly delays and inefficiencies
- ✓ Threats of litigation—or the real thing
Stress & Uncertainty
- ✓ Pushy creditors and impatient beneficiaries
- ✓ Emotionally charged decisions and family conflicts
- ✓ Answers hard to find