Two very commonly asked questions are "what is an
executor?" and "who should I appoint?". The answer
to "who should I appoint" will depend on the complexity
of your estate. The person you choose will need to be capable of
carrying out your wishes in accordance with your Will and it would
be preferable to have your executor based in NSW as an
executor's role will involve undertaking many tasks around your
home and require execution of documents in offices located in NSW.
This article explains what an executor is and the capacity and
renunciation of executors.
What is an executor?
When preparing your Will, you need to nominate a person or
persons who you wish to appoint as your executor/s to carry out the
terms of your Will. This is the person who will deal with your
estate on your death. In simple terms, your executor is the person
who will, generally speaking, locate your Will and other essential
paperwork, engage a solicitor to assist if Probate is
