Who should I choose to be my executor?

• An executor’s role is very important. You must choose someone you trust and who you believe is responsible and will act in accordance with your instructions.
• Ideally the person should be about your age or younger so there is more likelihood that they will still be alive when you die.
• Preferably two executors should be chosen with either executor being able to act on their own if the other is unwilling or unable to act as your executor.
• It is also a good idea to have at least one back-up executor in the event that your chosen executor or executors cannot act.
• Nominating the public trustee in your state or territory is also a good safety net.