E331 No Upfront Cost to Name a Professional Executor

<p>Folks who are interested in naming me as their professional executor ask how much it costs to get started. There is no cost! We’ll explain why, what you get, and what to expect.</p> <h2>It’s just a nomination</h2> <p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-44425" src= "https://anthonyspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Its-just-a-nomination-300x169.jpg" alt="It’s just a nomination" width="300" height="169" /></p> <p>At this point, you are healthy and just being responsible by making your estate plan. When you name me as trustee in your trust or as executor in your will, it’s just a nomination; I haven't done any work yet. Besides, you can always change your will and I may never become your executor or trustee, depending how you make your plan.</p> <h2>Not your estate planning lawyer</h2> <p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-44426" src= "https://anthonyspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Not-your-estate-planning-lawyer-300x169.jpg" alt="Not your estate planning lawyer" width="300" height= "169" /></p> <p>To be clear, I’m not your estate planning lawyer. I’ve done estate plans before, and I am very familiar with what needs to be done. Nowadays, I’ve narrowed down my expertise and I am focused on being the best possible executor or trustee after folks have passed. Some people ask if I can draft their wills or trusts anyway, and the answer is unfortunately no. I no longer have the software, fancy paper, etc. to do wills.</p> <p>Consider it a good thing that I don’t split my time between preparing wills and acting as a professional executor. It means that I am dedicated to providing the best service as your executor.</p> <p>Also, as an experienced executor, I know how things will happen at the end. When reading a will, I can foresee what issues will arise because of the way it is written. When you nominate me as your executor, I am happy to take a look at your will as a second set of eyes. Again, this review would be non-legal advice, because I am not your estate planning attorney. But, I will be