Can someone name you as an executor on their will without your permission?

The short answer is “yes.”  In one movie, a man named his friend as executor of his will without asking him first. The friend was happy about being named but then realized that his own father was also named in the will to help him out. His father wasn't thrilled about being asked to help out and gave his son such a hard time that he died before completing the job.

It's common for people to have a friend whom they trust and want to name as an executor of their will. But if you're that person, how do you feel about being named? It's helpful to understand what the role of an executor entails:

The role of executor is all about seeing the estate through to the end. This means making funeral and burial arrangements, paying off debts, sorting out any tax issues, and collecting assets and distributing them as appropriate. In Utah, we call executors “personal representatives” of the estate.

In addition to the grief, you may be experiencing at the loss of your loved one, having to fulfill these obligations probably comes as a big responsibility—and an unwelcome one at that. It might be tempting to think that you can avoid it by refusing to take your friend up on their offer, but here are some things to keep in mind:

You may be surprised by just how much paperwork there is—will-related or otherwise—to go through after someone dies. If you aren't careful, you could lose important documents if they aren't handled correctly.

If you have questions or need a free consultation, call this law firm:

Parklin Law LLC

5772 West 8030 South, Unit N206

West Jordan, UT 84081

(801) 618-0699

https://parklinlaw.com/utah-estate-planning-law-firm/