An executor is the fiduciary who, upon your passing, is responsible for managing every aspect of your estate. Often an executor’s duties entail a great deal of work, such as tracking down and ...

I am the executor of my aunt’s estate, I have paid all taxes and have the stocks in an account. There are three cousins who will not sign off on the distributions I planned.

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 ...

1. Get A Copy Of The Will When someone passes away, one of the first things you need to do as an executor is to get your hands on the will. This document is your roadmap, laying out the deceased ...

An executor will need to examine the will and trust documents. It is typically the executor's responsibility to offer the will for probate, and funds cannot be disbursed without the approval of a ...

Q. My sister and I are both equal beneficiaries of my mother’s estate in New Jersey. We also both hired attorneys and the executor, a family friend, is moving slowly. It’s been more than a ...

When you pass away and your will is accepted for probate, your executor “steps into your shoes,” meaning he or she can perform all the legal tasks you used to do. This includes selling your ...

The executor must notify beneficiaries named in the will (if there is one) and creditors that the person has died. Creditors have a limited amount of time to file a claim against the estate for ...

Executors are expected to make prudent decisions about how to liquidate an estate, but what if it’s not as valuable as they think? By Ronda Kaysen Q: I’m the executor of my mother’s estate ...