I agreed to be named as executor in the will of some friends some time ago, but I’ve decided I don’t want to do it after all. But they haven’t got round to making new wills, and say if they drop dead I’ll just have to get on with it. How can I get out of being their executor?
Even if you’re named as executor you don’t have to do the job. If you decline, then your friends’ relatives will end up administrating the will. It’s quite an honour to be called on to be someone’s executor, so don’t be over-hasty in turning the job down. You can always call on a solicitor to give you a hand (this is usually a sensible option anyway) and the solicitor’s fees may be met from the estate.