The executor of an estate is the person tasked with tying up a deceased person’s affairs. Often, the duty falls to a spouse or another family member but can also be an attorney, an accountant or ...

The role of an executor is to step into your shoes after your death to ensure that your assets are distributed in the best ...

COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochure on Wills, “Answers to Questions about Probate” and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, and Trusts. At the request of senior citizen groups, ...

Drafting a Will is one of the simplest forms of succession planning, which can help many Indian families from succession related problems. However, a simple Will, while useful, may not always be ...

Inheritance Funding reports the average estate settlement takes 6-12 months, but debts and disputes can extend the process to ...

Q. I need information on the duties of an executor when the time comes. Is there a publication on the basics of these duties in the order of importance, like a 1-2- 3 list of what to do? A. Here are ...

Q. I need to make a will and I’m not sure who to designate as the executor. I really would like my bank, but the money is under $50,000 I doubt they will do it. I hate to ask my children. It would be ...

Q: My mother died in January 2023. My sister is the executor of her estate. When I enquire about what is going on with the probate, she gets hostile and says it's in probate court and she's waiting to ...