Acceptance of Appointment as Executor Template

Estate of: [Deceased Full Name]
Date of Death: [Date of Death]
Probate Case Number: [Case Number, if applicable]
Court: [Name of Court, if applicable]
County and State: [County, State]

1. Executor Information

Executor Name: [Full Name]
Address: [Address]
City, State, ZIP Code: [City, State, ZIP Code]
Phone Number: [Phone Number]
Email Address: [Email Address]

2. Will Information

I state that I am the person named as Executor in the Last Will and Testament of:

[Deceased Full Name]

Date of Will, if known: [Date]

3. Acceptance of Appointment

I hereby accept the appointment as Executor of the Estate of [Deceased Full Name].

I agree to serve in this role and to carry out the duties required of an Executor according to the will and applicable law.

4. Acknowledgment of Duties

I understand that, as Executor, I may be responsible for duties that include:

identifying and protecting estate property;
handling probate or court filings, if required;
notifying heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors as appropriate;
paying valid debts, taxes, and expenses of the estate;
maintaining estate records;
distributing estate assets according to the will and applicable law.

I understand that I must act in good faith and in the best interests of the estate.

5. Statement Regarding Qualification

I state the following regarding my qualification to serve:

☐ I am willing and able to serve as Executor
☐ I am not aware of any reason that disqualifies me from serving
☐ I request appointment by the court, if court appointment is required
☐ other: [Describe]

Additional notes, if any:

[Insert details]

6. Bond

Regarding executor bond, I understand that:

☐ bond is waived by the will, if permitted
☐ bond may be required by the court
☐ I will comply with any bond requirement that applies
☐ other: [Describe]

7. Mailing and Notice Information

For purposes of estate notices and correspondence, my contact information shall be:

[Executor Mailing Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

8. Certification

I certify that the information in this Acceptance of Appointment as Executor is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that this document may be submitted in connection with probate, estate administration, or other estate-related proceedings.

9. Signature

Executor Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

10. Witness or Notary

Witness Signature, if needed: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

Notary, if required:

State of [State]
County of [County]

On this [Day] of [Month], [Year], before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared [Name of Signer], known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes stated herein.

Notary Public Signature: __________________________
Name: [Notary Name]
My Commission Expires: [Date]