Estate Planning
Apr 23, 2026
Should a Family Member Be an Executor? Key Considerations and Alternatives
Family members are the people we trust the most, but are they a good fit to handle our estates when we pass?
Brett Surbey is an experienced freelance journalist covering verticals such as estate planning, business, Canadian economics and personal finance. He also works full-time as a corporate paralegal, assisting lawyers with complex tax reorganizations, share transmissions and principal changes pursuant to complex wills and estate plans from various jurisdictions.
