Does the executor, guardian or trustee have to sign a document to agree to the responsibilities?
Guardians, executors and trustees do not need to sign a document in advance of being named in a Will. However, trustees under a Living Trust do need to sign a trust document. Most clients confer with prospective executors, guardians or trustees in advance of naming them in their Wills and Trusts. Named executors, guardians and trustees may withdraw from serving if they are unable or unwilling to act in that capacity.
