One of the first questions executors usually have is what the role actually involves, and how much time, responsibility and decision‑making it is likely to require.
While estate administration generally follows a recognised structure, the detail can vary depending on the nature of the assets, the family circumstances, and the issues that arise along the way.
Getting the early steps right — particularly around identifying assets and managing timing — can make the remainder of the process significantly smoother.

Intergenerational wealth planning is about far more than the transfer of assets from one generation to the next. In practice, it is about continuity — ensuring that wealth, family relationships and long-term intentions are preserved as circumstances change over time.