A little planning might have also avoided or minimized estate probate expenses. The people you leave behind may go through more stress because you did not take steps to plan your estate. These are all good reasons why you should spend some time to prepare your will. A lawyer can help you prepare your will quickly and at a very reasonable cost. The person should be someone you trust.
Most spouses name each other as executors.
It is also a good idea to name an alternate person in case the first person is unable or unwilling to act as executor. You can name more than one person to act jointly, although if you name too many people, you may make their work unnecessarily complicated. If you do not have a close relative or friend that you want to do this, you can name a trust company or someone else. Funeral Costs and Debts Funeral costs and debts must be paid before anyone is entitled to receive anything as a beneficiary. A will should indicate who will be the guardians for your children if neither parent survives.