How do I choose the right executor for my will?
Answer:
Choose someone you trust with your money and property to serve as the personal representative, often called an executor. The role carries important fiduciary responsibilities, so the person’s reliability and ability to handle those duties should be central to your decision.
Selecting the person who will administer your estate is an important part of making a will. In South Carolina, that role is commonly called the personal representative, although many people use the word executor.
Our attorney emphasizes choosing someone you trust implicitly with money and assets. Because the position carries significant fiduciary duties, the decision deserves careful consideration.
A wills attorney can explain the responsibilities involved and help you address the nomination in your estate-planning documents.