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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. Serving as the executor of an estate is not just an ...

What qualities might you consider when choosing an executor for your estate? Are there certain skills and characteristics he or she should have? What follows are some tips about picking someone to ...

Q. My sister made me the executor of her will but I don't really want the job. She said I'm making a big deal out of nothing. Am I? — Sister A. The executor's role is very important and carries a ...

Image: Flickr user Ken Mayer. People write last wills and testaments in order to make sure that their final wishes are respected after their death. Yet in the end, it's up to the executor of a will to ...

David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of financial accounting, corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, and investing and retirement planning.