{"id":7043,"date":"2022-01-25T11:13:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T16:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/royal-trust\/choosing-an-executor-or-acting-as-one\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:14:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T18:14:02","slug":"choosing-an-executor-or-acting-as-one","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/royal-trust\/choosing-an-executor-or-acting-as-one","title":{"rendered":"Choosing an executor or acting as one?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block rbc-hero-wm rbc-hero-has-image-bleed rbc-hero-overlap rbc-hero-overlap-mobile rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe hide-mobile-energy-lines is-style-cta is-style-cta-slot is-style-cta-text requestCall\" data-location_id=\"Choosing an executor or acting as one?\"><style>\n\t\t.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(90deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bleed::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(90deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(180deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe .rbc-hero-energy-lines.rbc-hero-energy-lines-left {\n\t\t\ttransform: scaleX(-1);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@media (max-width: 991px) {\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient::before,\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom::before,\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bleed::before {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.rbc-hero-has-image-full.hide-mobile-energy-lines .rbc-hero-energy-lines {\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient .rbc-hero-img-wrap::after {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient( 0deg, #023169 0%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 25% );\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom .rbc-hero-img-wrap::before,\n            .wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom .container .rbc-hero-img-wrap::before {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient( 180deg, #023169 0%, rgba( 94, 120, 131, 0 ) 25% );\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-pbtdx0fqe.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient .rbc-hero-card {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #023169;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row no-gutters\"><div class=\"col-lg-7 rbc-hero-card-content\"><div class=\"rbc-card rbc-hero-card rbc-hero has-content \"><div class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body\"><div class=\"rbc-hero-body-content\"><h1 class=\"rbc-hero-title\"><span>Choosing an executor or acting as one?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Settling an estate is a complex task. If you are considering naming someone as executor of your Will or if you are an executor yourself, we can help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rbc-hero-img-wrap col-lg-5 order-2 order-lg-1\"><div class=\"rbc-hero-img bleed-img-right d-none d-lg-block \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/wpvip-rbcwealthmanagement-com-preprod.go-vip.net\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/elderly-couple-at-home-meeting-with-financial-advisor-3210x2140-1.webp?w=1600)\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"align-self-end order-lg-3 col-lg-7 cta-text\"><div class=\"rbc-button-block row no-gutters align-items-end rbc-hero-button-overlap\"><div class=\"col-lg\"><a href=\"\" class=\"rbc-button  rbc-button-large rbc-button-primary rbc-button-block rbc-button-block-cta\"><div class=\"rbc-icon rbc-button-icon-right\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"rbc-icon-img fa-angle-right fal\"><\/i><\/div>Request a call<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"order-4 align-self-end col-lg-5 cta-slot-text\"><div class=\"rbc-button-block row no-gutters align-items-end rbc-block-image-button-overlap overlap-top\"><div class=\"rbc-button-block-text-col d-flex col-lg\"><div class=\"rbc-button-block-text flex-grow-1\"><div><span>or call <a href=\"tel:18558336511\">1-855-833-6511<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\r\n.hideShow{\r\n  display: none;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush-bottom rbc-block-grey has-block-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-columns container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center blockId-07031f8f-5fa6-4e55-b2a2-48c5de4c1bf2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-column col-lg-6\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 id=\"h-choose-a-professional\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose a professional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An RBC Royal Trust professional can help you assess what may be involved, offer customized support, and ensure your estate is settled with maximum benefit to your beneficiaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can act as sole executor, co-executor alongside another person, or as agent for executor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An executor may need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carry out last wishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probate<sup>1<\/sup> the Will<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate assets including investments and insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate family issues or dynamics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry out tax filing and tax preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify debts and liabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distribute the estate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish trusts per the will<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-column col-lg-6 has-block-grey-background-color has-background\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-types-of-executors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of executors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3833b25424c6fe4df8e7f108012326ec\"><strong>Sole executor<\/strong>: We can independently to carry out your wishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-921e06108b6364aef298cc52befe18d8\"><strong>Co-executor:<\/strong> We can act alongside another person to carry out your wishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c74cfbc145703fee6b60352e60a8cd0\"><strong>Alternate executor:<\/strong> We can act if your initial executor is unwilling or unable to fulfill their responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a192bf1e1b3d11810fb53130ff98c8e5\"><strong>Agent for executor:<\/strong> We can support you as the executor<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;by assuming as much or as little of the duties as you require, while you retain the final decision-making authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush-bottom rbc-block-grey overlap-bottom rbc-block-has-overlap rbc-block-small has-block-grey-background-color has-background\" data-location_id=\"Request a call - 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Video: Who is the executor of your estate?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rbc-media-card-col rbc-card-col-my col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n\t<div class=\"rbc-card rbc-media-card rbc-card-hover rbc-media-card-stacked-vertical\">\n\t\t<div draggable=\"false\" class=\"rbc-card-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rbc-card-body rbc-hero-img-background-position\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rbc-media-card-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/08\/Chilton-Video32-still-with-button.jpg');\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"rbc-media-card-title rbc-media-card-title-wrap\"><span class=\"rbc-media-card-title-link\"><span>The Wealthy Barber: Is your Will\u2019s executor ready?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"category rbc-media-card-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\tEstate planning\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/insights\/video-the-wealthy-barber-is-your-wills-executor-ready\" class=\"rbc-media-card-footer-link align-self-end link-chev rbc-card-link-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"rbc-media-card-cta-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 minute watch\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rbc-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"rbc-icon-img fal fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">&#8211; 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