A testator may nominate any natural person, including a spouse or a child, but should not underestimate the complexity of the process and the pressure and responsibility that place on someone who is ...

The big four High Street banking groups have agreed to reform the way they sell will-writing and executor services. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said customers were in danger of appointing banks ...

When you are making a will or a Lasting Power of Attorney it is vital to appoint the right executors and attorneys., says Amy Douch of Gard & Co. With a few specific limitations, you can appoint just ...

Misplacing the original Will before lodging it with the Master of the High Court can lead to delays, additional costs or even legal disputes among heirs. Solution: Always ensure your Will is stored in ...

The dispute regarding the administration of the estate of Mrs Kathleen Lilley has highlighted an uncomfortable risk. The appointment of a professional executor should, in principle, foster a sense of ...

The big four High Street banking groups have agreed to reform the way they sell will-writing and executor services. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said customers were in danger of appointing banks ...

An executor of a will is a person or organisation appointed to carry out the wishes of someone who has passed away, as laid out in their will. This role involves managing the deceased person’s estate, ...

Johannesburg - The role of an estate executor has been largely misunderstood, according to Geraldine Macpherson, senior legal adviser at Liberty. While it is true that an executor is responsible for ...

Four of Britain's big high street banks have agreed to improve the way they sell will-writing and executor services following concerns expressed by the trading watchdog. 24 February 2011 • 6:50am The ...