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Being Asked to Be an Executor	An executor carries out the instructions in a will · Being an executor can be a demanding job · You don’t have to act as executor · If you decide to act as executor, you can get help · There are some expenses and fees you can claim · There can be more than one executor · An executor’s role ends when the court formally discharges them · If you agree to being someone’s executor

Ten Steps to Being an Executor	Step 1. Find the will · Step 2. Confirm the validity of the will · Step 3. Protect the assets · Step 4. Arrange the funeral · Step 5. Communicate with the beneficiaries · Step 6. List the assets and liabilities · Step 7. If necessary, apply for probate · Step 8. Deal with debts and taxes · Step 9. Account to the beneficiarie · Step 10. Distribute the estate

Probating the Will	You must notify certain people that you intend to apply for probate · You need to file probate documents with the registry · Listing assets and liabilities · Probate fees are based on the gross value of the estate

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