Guardians, executors and trustees - explaining the jargon of wills

Making a will can feel overwhelming to many, but you will be glad you did it in the end, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

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Dear Karen,

I want to put a Will in place, but after reading about it, I am getting very overwhelmed, and I am really confused about what role executors, trustees, and guardians have in a Will.

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