Being appointed as executor can be a significant responsibility, especially if the estate or family situation is complicated.

I’ve asked her to create a list of those she wants me to contact upon her death and to settle some financial loose ends. She ...

A friend of mine whom I’ve known for more than 30 years has asked me to be the executor of her small estate. I agreed to do ...

(This article is adapted from the new book 5@55: The 5 Essential Legal Documents You Need by Age 55.) One of the most important things someone can do to best ensure their estate is handled without a ...

These tips will reduce the complications that come with the job Andrew Beattie was part of the original editorial team at Investopedia and has spent twenty years writing on a diverse range of ...

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 ...

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 ...

A friend of mine whom I’ve known for more than 30 years has asked me to be the executor of her small estate. I agreed to do ...

O.J. Simpson's longtime attorney and the executor of his estate has backpedaled on earlier remarks suggesting he would block any claims for settlement money from Ron Goldman's family members, who ...

A fraudster who tried to con a grieving family out of their inheritance money has been jailed for three years and four months ...

A friend of mine whom I’ve known for more than 30 years asked me to be the executor of her small estate. I agreed to do so. To make that task less difficult for me, I’ve asked her to create a list of ...