It can be hard to discuss death with our loved ones. Often it can feel like tempting fate. However, discussing funeral plans is important if we want to honour our loved ones' wishes. Otherwise, their funeral may be nothing like they envisioned. Unfortunately, this is not always an easy conversation to have. Discussing death and funerals can still feel taboo. It is important to remember, though, that it is always better to be prepared. The Importance of Discussing Funeral Plans We often have very different ideas in our mind to what our loved ones envision. According to a …
What it Means to Be a Legal Executor
When a loved one passes away, there are various arrangements that must be made. But what happens to the affairs our loved ones leave behind? Hopefully, your loved one has written a will that will now be put into effect. However, for this to be accomplished, they will have named someone as their legal executor; that person could be you. What is a Legal Executor? The legal executor is the person empowered by a will to deal with the estate of the deceased. It is their responsibility to arrange for assets to go where they are supposed to go. This includes consolidating funds and …
