Executors are not personally liable for unpaid debts or lender losses. Costs are paid from the estate or prioritized by law.

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It's difficult enough to lose a parent — but what do you do if a sibling isn't suited to be the executor?

Losing a loved one is never easy — and if you’ve been named executor of their will, you’re also stepping into a big responsibility. An executor is the person legally appointed to settle the deceased’s ...