1. Get A Copy Of The Will When someone passes away, one of the first things you need to do as an executor is to get your hands on the will. This document is your roadmap, laying out the deceased ...

It should go without saying that navigating an inheritance among family can be one of the most stressful things in the world.

If you’re thinking about co-executors, you’ll want to consider how well they get along, if they live close together and if they’re equally competent and communicative.

Executor vs. Beneficiary Rights Executors and beneficiaries play different roles in the probate process and as such, they have different rights and responsibilities.

If you decline to serve as executor, the person designated as the backup to you in the will would be appointed to serve.

Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions.LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions. QUESTION: My sister-in-law is executor for my father-in-law’s will.