09/10/2026
Being named as the executor of a will does not mean you are required to take on the role.
Anna Blood explains an important distinction: while the person creating an estate plan has the right to choose their executor, the person named does not have to accept or continue serving in that role.
Named as an executor but no longer willing to serve? Find out more about your options by reading the full article.
Should you serve as the executor of an estate for a sister you're no longer getting along with? Experts say you can decline this role, despite your sister's wishes.