The executor of a will plays a very important role in the process of closing a deceased individual’s estate. Although many think of executors as simply the people who inform heirs of what they’ve ...

When you serve as the executor of a will, you’ll need to grapple with a lot of paperwork as you coordinate the distribution of assets and property. Rest assured that whatever step of the probate ...

(This article is adapted from the new book 5@55: The 5 Essential Legal Documents You Need by Age 55.) One of the most important things someone can do to best ensure their estate is handled without a ...

Who can be trusted to complete your affairs when you are gone? This is the question all financial advisors should ask, but they often leave that question to an estate attorney. Danielle Miura Even ...

Executors have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

An executor of a will is a person or organisation appointed to carry out the wishes of someone who has passed away, as laid out in their will. This role involves managing the deceased person’s estate, ...

Don't let the wrong executor derail your estate plan. Here are the seven worst mistakes people make when choosing an executor, and what to do instead.

Question: We named our thee grown sons as co-executors of our estate since they will share everything equally. We thought this was a good idea, but our attorney says it could result in fights and ...