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Being Asked to Be an Executor	What's involved in being an executor? · How difficult is it? · Do I have to act as executor? · Does an executor get paid? · What if more than one executor is appointed? · When does the responsibility of executor end? · Could I get help from professionals?

Ten Steps to Being an Executor	Step 1: Locate the will · Step 2: Confirm the validity of the will · Step 3: Protect the assets · Step 4: Arrange the funeral · Step 5: Communicate with beneficiaries · Step 6: List the assets & liabilities · Step 7: Apply for probate · Step 8: Deal with debts & taxes · Step 9: Account to beneficiaries · Step 10: Distribute the estate

Probating the Will	How do I start the probate process? · What documents are required? · How long will my application take? · What are the probate fees? · What if my application is rejected?

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