When you're making your will, a big decision is who you choose to be your executor—the person who will oversee the probate of your estate. Many people name their spouse or adult child. You can, however, name more than one person to serve as executor.

How many people should be executors of a will?

It is common to appoint 2, but up to 4 executors can take on responsibility for administering the will after a death. The people most commonly appointed as executors are: relatives or friends. solicitors or accountants.

Is it better to have 1 or 2 executors?

There's no rule against people named in your will as beneficiaries being your executors. ... Up to four executors can act at a time, but they all have to act jointly. So it might not be practical to appoint that many people. It's a good idea, though, to choose two executors in case one of them dies before you do.