The executor

When drawing up a will, you can appoint an executor. This executor is designated to perform a certain number of tasks after your death. You decide which tasks these are: just arranging the funeral or also arranging the complete settlement and distribution of the estate. An executor can be a family member or a close friend, but also an independent party such as Partiar.

What are the responsibilities of an executor?

  • An executor is appointed by will and settles an estate according to the will of the deceased. His first task in the settlement is to secure the estate. Think of a house or a car. In addition, the executor draws up the list of inventory. A list of inventory is an overview of the assets and debts per date of death.

  • The executor is the representative of the estate towards banks, insurers, the tax authorities, brokers and various other authorities. The executor takes care of the overall settlement, completion and payment of the inheritance to the heirs.

  • Bequests are issued by the executor to the legatees. A bequest is a provision in the will in which a certain good or amount of money is left to someone. This person does not always have to be an heir.

  • An appointed executor is also responsible and liable for the Inheritance Tax and possibly also for the Income Tax payable. These payments are made from the estate.

  • At the end of the settlement, the executor is accountable to the heirs for his activities. With the approval of all heirs, the executor can proceed to pay out the inheritance.

Partiar as a professional executor

Partiar as a professional and independent executor

Settlement of an estate is a complicated process and can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or tensions between heirs. In a time of mourning, many decisions have to be made. To ensure that your wishes are carried out properly after your death, it is wise to designate an executor in your will.

It is possible to appoint Partiar as an independent executor in your will. A reassuring idea for those who do not want to burden their loved ones with this task.

I have been appointed as executor, but cannot or will not perform this task. What now?

When you have been named executor in a will, it is important to know that you are never obliged to accept this task. For example, if the estate is very complicated or if you don't have the time. It is also quite conceivable that you are unable to properly settle the estate because you live abroad. And in some cases, a will may have been made years ago and you may have had no contact with the deceased for some time. If you are unable or unwilling to exercise your executorship, you have the following options:

Second executor in a will

Second or successive executor

If more than one executor has been appointed, you can refuse your executorship so that the other appointed person will be given this task.

A person can name multiple executors in his or her will. These executors can be jointly appointed as executors. Or someone can be appointed as successive executor. If the first designated executor does not accept his or her task, for example due to death or refusal, the task will pass to the successive executor.

Refuse to act as executor

In case you refuse your task as executor an interested party (an heir or a creditor of the deceased) can submit a request to the sub-district court to appoint a substitute executor.

Power of attorney to third party executor

Execution with power of attorney to third party

You accept your executorship and you authorize a third party to settle the estate on your behalf. With this power of attorney, the authorized representative can act and sign independently. Partiar can assist you with this. With a full or partial power of attorney you give us the opportunity to act independently on your behalf to settle the estate. This will, of course, always be in consultation with you.