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Can I name two people as coexecutors?

My two children have very different strengths, and I am considering naming both of them as coexecutors so neither feels excluded. I am worried that requiring both signatures for banking, property sales, or court paperwork could slow things down. When does naming coexecutors work well, and when does it create more friction than protection?

Asked in Dover, DE · Feb 27, 2026 · 1 answer

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Posted Jul 24, 2026

Coexecutors may share responsibility, but requiring two signatures can slow decisions and increase disagreement. For the issue described here, an executor gathers assets, protects property, gives required notices, handles valid debts and taxes, keeps records, and distributes the estate under the will and court rules. As part of the legal review, the role can take months and may require professional help. This is a situation where professional review is particularly useful when family relationships, real estate, taxes, or business interests are involved.

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