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Once you understand the terms of the will, it is important to communicate with the beneficiaries. Although it’s not mandatory to hold a meeting with the beneficiaries, doing so allows you to:
Once you understand the terms of the will, it is important to communicate with the beneficiaries. Although it’s not mandatory to hold a meeting with the beneficiaries, doing so allows you to:
review the terms of the will and explain next steps,
* review the terms of the will and explain next steps,
* set expectations around timelines for administering the estate and distributing the assets,
* set expectations around timelines for administering the estate and distributing the assets,
* discuss the different duties and liabilities of the executor,
* discuss the different duties and liabilities of the executor,