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

Being named as an executor in a loved one’s Last Will and Testament is a big responsibility. It is important to understand what you are agreeing to before you step into the role as executor. First, it ...

Following the death of a loved one, there may be fear and uncertainty about what to expect. However, needs must be attended to on behalf of the deceased. Specifically, an estate executor must be ...

Selecting an executor for your estate is one of the most crucial decisions in the estate planning process. The executor will be responsible for managing your assets, ensuring that your wishes are ...

An executor of a will is a person or organisation appointed to carry out the wishes of someone who has passed away, as laid out in their will. This role involves managing the deceased person’s estate, ...

Executors and administrators of estates in Virginia must swear an oath before the probate clerk that they will “faithfully perform the duties of [their] office to the best of [their] judgment.” These ...

Dear Liz: My older brother and his wife recently told me they made me the executor of their living trust. I have no experience with this. They live in Maryland and I’m in California. Can you please ...

'There's no trust in place, but there is a will' "How long does it take for an executor to be able to access the account and pay the debts of the deceased?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, ...

Mrs. Elizabeth Evans was known for her warmth, wisdom, and impeccable organisational skills. With her passing, the responsibility of managing her estate and fulfilling her final wishes fell upon her ...