Many people are asked to be an executor in someone’s Will and immediately say yes, because they feel honoured, or because they feel they should not refuse. But very few people are told what the role actually involves. Being an executor is not just a title. It is a legal responsibility, and in some situations it can involve a lot of work and a lot of responsibility. Before you agree to be an executor, it is important to understand what the role really means. What does an execu