Next Avenue recently asked readers to tell us the estate planning questions they’d like us to answer. We’re now back with the experts’ views on the top question on your mind, plus — as a bonus — their ...

Don't let the wrong executor derail your estate plan. Here are the seven worst mistakes people make when choosing an executor ...

Far too many of us put off finalizing estate documents because we get hung-up on one or more decisions where we believe we have less than optimal choices. Over my next few posts, I will provide my ...

When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. But what happens if the executor of a will dies? While that’s a rarity, it can create complications as someone else ...

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Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers was designated as a successor executor in convicted sex offender Jeffrey E.