Appoint the executor
When someone writes a will, they name a specific person to carry out their wishes. This person is commonly referred to as the . Read through Courtney's will carefully and appoint the executor. It is up to this person to ensure all stipulations of the will are carried out properly.
The executor is named in the will, but does not officially become executor until the court accepts the will and appoints them via . The executor is then legally authorized to make financial transactions and act on behalf of the estate.
The executor is named in the will, but does not officially become executor until the court accepts the will and appoints them via . The executor is then legally authorized to make financial transactions and act on behalf of the estate.
Don't worry about submitting the will to the court right now; we will address this task at a later time.