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.
Choose the support you need
Pick the area that most closely fits your situation. Each option starts a short questionnaire, one question at a time. It is free and you are under no obligation to go ahead.
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Make a Will
Put your wishes in writing and find a professional who can help you make or update your Will.
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Probate Help
Find professional support with a grant of probate or dealing with someone’s estate.
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Set Up a Trust
Learn how a trust may fit your plans and speak to a professional who can explain the options.
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Lasting Power of Attorney
Choose who could make decisions for you and find help putting an LPA in place.
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Estate Planning
Look at your Will, LPAs, trusts and Inheritance Tax together with help from a professional.
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Not sure which one?
Answer four quick questions and we’ll suggest where to start.
Not sure which to choose?
That is completely normal. Many situations overlap. For example, someone planning ahead might need a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney, and someone dealing with a death might need help with probate and Inheritance Tax.
Try our Help me choose tool. It asks four short questions and suggests where to start. You can also read the Help Centre guides first.
Before you begin
- The questionnaire takes a few minutes. You can go back and change answers.
- We do not ask about health or medical diagnoses.
- At the end, we ask for your contact details and your permission to share your enquiry with up to three suitable firms.
- We currently only help with enquiries about England and Wales.
Read more about what happens after you submit.
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