A will is perhaps one of your most important documents when it comes to end-of-life planning. It is a declaration of your final wishes and instructions as to how you want your assets to be distributed. And since you won't be there to do it yourself, you need someone you trust to see that your wishes and instructions are carried out. That person is your Executor. Today, End-of-Life Planning Facilitators Diane DeVivo and Michael Williams discuss how to choose an Executor. What qualities should you look for? What are their responsibilities? and why is it important to have one?

To learn more about end-of-life planning from Diane and Michael, check out their websites:

Diane DeVivo at www.dianedevivo.com

Michael Williams at www.myendoflifeplan.ca

If you are interested in becoming an End-of-Life Planning Facilitator, go to www.beforeigosolutions.com.

Further information on wills and choosing an executor:

Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/estate-planning/will-estate-planning.html

United Kingdom https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/legal-issues/power-of-attorney/what-do-executors-do/

United States https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-choose-an-executor

Australia https://legalwill.com.au/choosing-an-executor-of-your-will/