“I am the third trustee appointed to my late parents’ trust.” ...

Executors are not personally liable for unpaid debts or lender losses. Costs are paid from the estate or prioritized by law.

When it comes to handling your loved one’s estate, the executor has a series of important duties and responsibilities. If you suspect an executor is mishandling their responsibilities or mismanaging ...

A judge ordered that the president of a funeral home be "immediately removed" as the "executor" of a client's will.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a lawyer specializing in elder law and special needs. If you have been named the executor of a deceased person's estate, you ...

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 ...

Executors have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

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 ...

Many states don’t set a deadline for executors to pay beneficiaries, but other deadlines can affect the timeline. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

The B.C. Court of Appeal has reversed a decision about a Metro Vancouver woman’s $5 million estate, saying the previous judge ...

'I am the third trustee appointed to my late parents' trust' "A family cabin and some undeveloped land located in southern Missouri were placed into that trust." (Photo subject is a model.) Dear ...