I act as executor on deceased estates, mainly for Isle of Man residents. This means I am named as executor in a will, or am appointed executor after the death of a relative or other person you know. I also help with deceased estate affairs if asked to do so by the dead persons family or by an executor.

If you would like to talk to me about this, please use the contact details at the top of this page or call me on my personal landline number in the Isle of Man: 01624-629016. If I feel it is not appropriate for me to assist you, I can advise you who else you might consider. You may be a relative who wants to talk about a death and if you inherit. Or you may be thinking about your own will and what happens to your property when you die.

The choice of executor on a will is not easy. Acting as executor can be a lot of work - particularly if the personal affairs of the deceased are not in good order or the assets of the deceased estate are in several jurisdictions. The months following the death can be a distressing and confusing time for the family of the deceased and any beneficiaries of the estate. Even quite simple estates can take a lot of time and expense to resolve.

Any executor has responsibilities clearly defined in law by the probate process. This Wikipedia entry explains what probate is. This small PDF from the Isle Of Man Registries covers some aspects of the Isle of Man probate process.

I approach my responsibilities as executor with a great deal of care - in particular when dealing with the beneficiaries of the deceased estate. I use a professional and well-managed approach for the entire probate process and contact with all parties involved - courts, lawyers, banks and building societies, accountants etc. I use my business and finance background - including a business degree and accounting qualification - to ensure swift progress at reasonable cost. I have very good IT (Information Technology = computer) skills, so can easily resolve issues with computers belonging to the deceased e.g. close down on-line bank accounts.