It is not unusual for grief-stricken people to panic, experience severe anxiety or insomnia while mourning a loved one. This is the case, even if the person was very diligent and had a detailed estate plan in place, according to the Houston Chronicle in “Elder Law: Some unforeseen issues usually arise for survivors, executor.”
If you’re the designated executor of a will, you’ll want to know what you need to do ASAP. However, remember that even though you’ve been named in the will, it is still not official because the will must be filed in court with an application. Until the will is admitted to probate, you need to slow down because it’s not yet official.