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18 frequently asked questions about being an executor. -- Who is an executor -- What is an estate -- Who is a beneficiary -- What is the role of an executor -- Must an executor take on the responsibility -- Who arranges the funeral -- What happens to the bodily remains -- Should there be a reading of the will -- What should the beneficiaries be told -- What should be done with the assets and liabilities of the estate -- What is probate and why do I need to apply for it -- What if there is no will -- Is there tax to be paid -- How long do estates take to finalise -- What if the estate liabilities exceed the estate assets -- Who pays the executor --- Can anyone claim more -- Executor checklist