Being the Executor of an Estate - IS NOT EASY

This can be a difficult time and having to step into the role of Executor can be quite trying. If you are like most other Executors you have probably found yourself in this position just as a matter of happenstance. Not a lot of folks really relish this role.

But here you are - so what is next?

Your job is to ensure that the heirs receive their equitable share of whatever is in the estate. Hopefully a will is in place to define the wishes of the recently departed, but in many cases, actually most cases, that is not reality. You will have to make many decisions and it will often fall to you to figure out what will actually be distributed. And many estates find themselves with an estate that may well be equity rich and cash poor. Where can you find the cash you need, just to pay the bills?