When Your Chosen Executor Passes Away First: What You Need to Know
When Your Chosen Executor Passes Away First: What You Need to Know
Making a will is an important step when planning affordable funerals in Sydney, to ensure your wishes are carried out when you pass away. But with time, your nominated executor may no longer be able to serve in that role. So what happens if your chosen executor dies before you do?
Making a will is an important step when planning affordable funerals in Sydney, to ensure your wishes are carried out when you pass away. But with time, your nominated executor may no longer be able to serve in that role. So what happens if your chosen executor dies before you do?
If Your Executor Passes Away
Often executors are appointed jointly, so if one passes away the other(s) can still serve. Or you may have a named back-up executor who can step in.
Often executors are appointed jointly, so if one passes away the other(s) can still serve. Or you may have a named back-up executor who can step in.
If Your Executor Loses Capacity
If your sole executor loses mental capacity while you are still alive, another person can also apply to court to administer your estate. The court treats this the same as if the executor had passed away.
If your sole executor loses mental capacity while you are still alive, another person can also apply to court to administer your estate. The court treats this the same as if the executor had passed away.
Staying Up to Date is Key
Although not legally required, it is advisable to update your will if an appointed executor dies or becomes unable to serve. Review it every few years or after major life changes.
Although not legally required, it is advisable to update your will if an appointed executor dies or becomes unable to serve. Review it every few years or after major life changes.
Losing someone close to you is difficult enough without complications regarding their estate. Let Funera Sydney provide experienced guidance managing executors compassionately when arranging funeral services in Sydney. We're here to ensure your loved one's last wishes are carried out smoothly.