The executor of an estate is the person tasked with tying up a deceased person’s affairs. Often, the duty falls to a spouse or another family member but can also be an attorney, an accountant or ...

Benjamin Franklin once said that nothing is certain except for death and taxes. For many people, the awareness of the first certainty spurs them to make an estate plan, which necessitates several ...

Many states don’t set a deadline for executors to pay beneficiaries, but other deadlines can affect the timeline. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Being named the executor of a family member's or friend's estate is often seen as a compliment. But the reality is that managing the final wishes of the deceased is a daunting task that comes with its ...

Perhaps the most important decision that you can make is the selection of the person to oversee your financial affairs if you are unable to do so. This person is the successor trustee of your trust, ...

To continue our discussion of executors from last week, let’s talk about how executors are paid for what they do. • Distributing your property to those who you chose to receive it at the end of the ...

Imagine this scenario: Christine is in her 70s and needs to revise her will. The last time she looked at the document, her husband was still alive and their three children were toddlers. A lot has ...