Lilly Whale: Executors' 'formibable task' explained "Despite the obvious time commitment, there are risks that ought to be carefully weighed up before undertaking any task concerning the estate." - Lilly Whale Lilly Whale Advisers often push clients to make a will, something that includes appointing executors. Here, lawyer Lilly Whale explores the role of an executor and offers guidance on the resulting responsibilities Being selected to be an executor may appear to be a formidable task. It can require a large amount of work, and at times may seem overly complicated and time-consuming. This article is designed to give you some idea of an executor's duties and the major pitfall of not complying with the responsibilities that the role entails.