Wills: guidance on choosing your executor

Your executor is the person or organisation that will distribute your estate and carry out the wishes you have recorded in your Will.

It is always a good idea to have more than one executor in case the named person cannot undertake the role, or does not wish to.

An executor can be a person you trust, or a professional or organisation.

If you have a partner, many people choose their partner as the primary executor. However, this is entirely your decision.

We recommend two executors, but no more than four as legally only a maximum of four can apply for probate in England & Wales. Simply click the Add another Executor button on the right to add more executors. It is always best to include 

Does adeus act as an Executor?

Some will writing companies will include or appoint themselves as executors in your will. These always come with additional fees that may not be transparent to you. We do not support or follow this practice. Our view is you should be able to select an executor of your choosing for this important role, taking into account potential fees, qualifications, and services provided. 

If you would like a recommendation for a professional executor, we are happy to provide an introduction, but we do not provide professional executor services directly.