Wills & Family
Who should I choose as executor if I don’t trust my family?
Not everyone has a relative they would trust to handle their estate. Here is how to think about other options, from friends to professional executors.
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Last updated 1 October 2026
Wills & Family
Not everyone has a relative they would trust to handle their estate. Here is how to think about other options, from friends to professional executors.
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