You can be a "good" executor, even though carrying out someone's final wishes from their estate can be challenging.

Being named as an executor of an estate for someone is both an honor and an overwhelming responsibility. The person who passed away trusted you enough to handle their final affairs, but that trust ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Following the death of a loved one, there may be fear and uncertainty about what to expect. However, needs must be attended to on behalf of the deceased. Specifically, an estate executor must be ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

Selecting an executor for your estate is one of the most crucial decisions in the estate planning process. The executor will be responsible for managing your assets, ensuring that your wishes are ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen: Here's Your Money Briefing for Wednesday, July 3rd. I'm J.R. Whalen ...

A lot of clients who I meet with want to ask their children if they are willing to be the executor for their estate (should they need an executor). Rarely does a client who asks their child if they ...

Learn the differences between the executor of a will and power of attorney. Discover the pros and cons of having one person ...