Being named an executor is no small task. It’s a role filled with responsibilities that can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one. Executors have a list of ...

While teaching Estate Planning and Taxation at SFA, I prepared a handout on “Duties of the Executor.” It is detailed but is not all inclusive. Several of my students told me that they shared the ...

Appointing the right executor is one of the most important decisions when preparing a Will. Executors play a central role in the administration of an estate including applying for probate safeguarding ...

When someone dies, others may be called on to manage their estate. An executor is charged with overseeing the distribution of someone’s assets according to the will or state inheritance laws if they ...

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aquaArts studio / Getty Images Suppose your mom, who is widowed, has three children (including you). She executes a will that leaves her estate to you and your two siblings, and names you as executor ...

Most people are completely unaware of the heavy personal legal and financial responsibility they accept when they agree to ...