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 ...

C hoosing an executor — the person or institution you put in charge of administering your estate and carrying out your final wishes — is one of the most important decisions in preparing a will.

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, ...

Choosing an executor for your will may not feel quite as personal as picking a guardian for your kids, but you should think carefully about who to put in charge of your money after you're gone. "A ...

Selecting the right executor to manage your estate is critical. Administering an estate is a difficult and sometimes frustrating process. The executor will have a lot on his or her plate, including ...

Inheritance Funding reports probate delays can arise from will disputes, incomplete documents, complex assets, outstanding ...

At Gibson Kerr, we have many years of supporting clients to manage their estates and want to highlight the importance of appointing an executor for your will. In Scotland, the role of an executor is ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are my options for choosing an executor for my will? I was considering asking one of my kids to do it but I don’t think any of them are up for the job. What can you tell me?

Dear Savvy Senior: What options can you recommend for finding a good executor for my will? At one time I thought one of my two kids could do it, but they are both financially inept and would probably ...

No matter how carefully you design your estate plan, a key element relating to its proper implementation is your choice of executor. That often involves evaluating whether you have a family member ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are my options for choosing an executor for my will? I was considering asking one of my kids to do it, but I don’t think any of them are up for the job. What can you tell me?