MKC Law OfficePeterborough, ON · June 12, 2026Follow

I’m an Executor. What do I do First?

Grief vs. Administrative Work: A Busy First Month The period immediately after a death is difficult: grief, uncertainty and the weight of responsibility when you are named as executor all hits at once. Grief is accompanied by the practical responsibilities of an executor that cannot be left for later. When you are named as executor, your first few steps matter. Funeral arrangements often come first. For many estates, the executor has control of, or very often will be involved in decisions regarding the deceased’s funeral. If you experience uncertainty about who has decision-making authority...

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