Will my lawyer advise me?

Yes, the lawyer who does probate usually has experience and knowledge they can use to advise you on most areas of estate administration.  Many will already be a Certified Executor Advisor.  However, more recently the rules governing lawyers have been changed to...

Why Work with a CEA?

In many cases, an executor will be a close family member for whom this is a new role and one with which they are not familiar.  There are about seventeen professions that provide information and advice when administering an estate.  The Certified Executor Advisor...

Can I refuse to be an executor?

Yes, before becoming involved as an executor, you can refuse to be an executor.  Commonly the family will arrange for the funeral or it may be pre-arranged. However, being involved in this does not preclude your deciding not to act further. However, deciding if you...