What does jointly acting executors mean?

When preparing a Will using Safewill, you can appoint up to two co-executors, and two back-up executors should your primary executor(s) be unable or unwilling to accept this responsibility.

 

If more than one executor is appointed, then the executors must act jointly and must agree with one another when making decisions regarding the estate.

 

What happens if one executor can’t act?

 

If you select joint executors and one is unable or unwilling to act as executor, then the remaining executor may continue to act as a sole executor.

 

What happens if the executors disagree?

 

Initially, the lawyer engaged to assist with the administration of the estate will try to resolve the issue between the Executors. However, if the lawyer is receiving different instructions from each Executor, this puts them in a position of conflict, and they may be unable to assist any further until the issue is resolved.