7 Mistakes Executors Make

That Can Cost You Thousands

7 Mistakes Executors Make

That Can Cost You Thousands

Even well-meaning executors make avoidable mistakes— here's how to stay protected.

Being named executor isn’t just paperwork—it’s legal, financial, and emotional. You’re grieving, managing deadlines, and trying not to make a costly mistake.

This free guide shows you the 7 most common traps… and exactly how to avoid them.

In this free PDF you'll discover:

⬤ The #1 mistake that leads to family tension and lawsuits.

⬤ Why premature distributions could make you liable.

⬤ The common insurance gap that leaves property completely unprotected.

⬤ The IRS and state tax deadlines most executors completely miss.

⬤ How to communicate with beneficiaries to avoid conflict and build trust.

⬤ Whether to sell “as-is” or renovate—and how to avoid being low balled.

Downloadable checklists and templates to make it all manageable.

In this free PDF you'll discover:

⬤ The #1 mistake that leads to family tension and lawsuits.

⬤ Why premature distributions could make you liable.

⬤ The common insurance gap that leaves property completely unprotected.

⬤ The IRS and state tax deadlines most executors completely miss.

⬤ How to communicate with beneficiaries to avoid conflict and build trust.

⬤ Whether to sell “as-is” or renovate—and how to avoid being low balled.

Downloadable checklists and templates to make it all manageable.

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About the Author

Rafael Reyes is a probate expert based in New York. He has helped hundreds of overwhelmed executors navigate the legal and emotional weight of settling an estate with either creative financing solutions or real estate positioning strategies to maximize the profit of the assets.

Through his platform ExecutorToolkit, he’s committed to simplifying probate, preventing costly mistakes, and empowering families to handle their loved one’s legacy with clarity and dignity.


Fabiana Reyes has been a trusted guide for families navigating probate real estate process since 2012. Licensed and deeply experienced, she understands the delicate balance of emotion and responsibility that executors face. With a vast network of investors and supporting Rafael, in over $10M of real estate project exits, Fabiana brings clarity, care, integrity and proven results to every family she helps.


Fabiana Reyes has been a trusted guide for families navigating probate real estate process since 2012. Licensed and deeply experienced, she understands the delicate balance of emotion and responsibility that executors face. With a vast network of investors and supporting Rafael, in over $10M of real estate project exits, Fabiana brings clarity, care, integrity and proven results to every family she helps.

You didn’t ask for this role. But now that it’s yours—you deserve the tools to do it right.

Download the guide, and let’s take the first step together.

You didn’t ask for this role. But now that it’s yours—you deserve the tools to do it right.

Download the guide, and let’s take the first step together.

About the Author

Rafael Reyes is a probate expert based in New York who has helped hundreds of overwhelmed executors navigate the legal and emotional weight of settling an estate.

Through his platform ExecutorToolkit, he’s committed to simplifying probate, preventing costly mistakes, and empowering families to handle their loved one’s legacy with clarity and dignity.


Fabiana Reyes has been a trusted guide for families navigating probate real estate process since 2012. Licensed and deeply experienced, she understands the delicate balance of emotion and responsibility that executors face. With a vast network of investors and supporting Rafael, in over $10M of real estate project exits, Fabiana brings clarity, care, integrity and proven results to every family she helps.

You didn’t ask for this role. But now that it’s yours—you deserve the tools to do it right.

Download the guide, and let’s take the first step together.

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