The Secret Formula to Choose Executors Successfully

What will you say when a client calls for advice on choosing executors?  Clients struggle trying to make the right decision. They need advice from you.

Often I have seen clients put off making a will because they cannot decide who should be their executor. This is a problem especially for the elderly, and those without a spouse or children.

Are there any rules to choose executors or estate trustees? Some so-called “rules” are plain useless and can lead to terrible results.

Bad Rules for Choosing Your Executor

Here are some of the bad explanations I have heard from clients. Bear in mind these so-called “rules” by themselves are wrong if you base your decision on only one rule.

You must choose, as your executor, your:

• oldest child automatically just because that’s the rule
• oldest child’s spouse as an alternate executor
• child living near you even if he/she is not trustworthy
• accountants because they understand the business
• lawyers because they know the law and executor’s duties
• bankers because they are independent
• financial advisors because they know your investments

The damage caused by bad executors is reported daily in newspapers.

My law office receives requests almost daily from people asking:

What Can I Do About a Rotten Executor?

Removing a bad apple is complicated and expensive.

Most clients want advice to prevent suffering for their beneficiaries.

I have written a book called Choosing Executors: Your Formula for Success. In it, I clear up the mystery of choosing executors. When you finish this quick and easy read, you’ll understand:

• what an executor is supposed to do
• the 5 circles of executor responsibility
• the 5 criteria for selecting executors
• how to compare your available choices
• how to avoid conflicts of interest
• the uses of testamentary trusts, powers and benefits
• how to analyze all your alternatives with the Executor Scorecard.

You’ll be able to advise your clients on the best possible choices.

I also provide answers to the 7 most frequently asked executor questions.

You need not become an expert on executor law. Your clients do, however, expect you to help them consider their options.

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