By Aleida Prinzen ( July 28, 2026, 2:15 PM EDT) -- Choosing an executor is one of the most consequential decisions in estate planning. An executor is a fiduciary required to act honestly, impartially and in the best interests of the estate over their own. Where an executor’s personal obligations, financial interests or relationships conflict with these duties, these conflicts of interest can lead to family disputes and high legal costs, and can jeopardize proper estate administration....