Who can I appoint as my executor and beneficiaries?

You should appoint someone you trust to act as your executor. This may include your spouse, children, other family members (such as siblings or grandchildren), friends or even professional advisers, such as your accountant or lawyer. It is also possible to appoint more than one executor, and an executor can also be a beneficiary of your estate.

Your executor is responsible for managing the administration of your estate after your death. This includes identifying your assets and liabilities, applying for a grant of probate, where required, paying any outstanding debts and distributing your estate, in accordance with the instructions set out in your will. If your will is contested, your executor is also responsible for defending it.

You can choose whoever you wish to be a beneficiary to receive your assets. This could include family members, friends or even charities.