What Are the Duties of Executrix?
craftsman style home image by Michael Shake from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/e2/0r/duties-executrix_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); An executrix accounts for and distributes the assets of the deceased. An executrix of an estate is a female executor. When a person dies and leaves behind an estate, it can become a very difficult situation for family members to deal with. Having an executrix assigned to the estate before the death occurs makes the process a little easier for the family. The executrix has many responsibilities immediately after the owner of the estate passes away. Funeral Arrangements – Immediate Duties An executrix has the immediate duties of contacting the family members of the deceased. She must also begin the process of setting up the funeral arrangements if they haven’t been made previously. If the funeral has not been prepaid, she must take care of the arrangements accor