Discover the vital responsibilities of an executor in estate administration, from appointing the right person to distributing ...

When the time comes to make a will, one important element is to name an executor to handle your financial affairs after you are gone. But becoming an executor yourself is another matter entirely – ...

Last week, I wrote about how lucrative acting as an executor can be, noting it’s a job that doesn’t require formal qualifications or experience.

As an executor of a will, your role becomes more complicated if you’re also a beneficiary. As both the executor and beneficiary, your judgment and ability to be fair can come into question.

Choosing an executor of a will is an important part of estate planning. An executor ensures the will is carried out according to the wishes of its author.

The executor of an estate is someone who wraps up a deceased individual’s financial affairs. If the deceased has a will, the will usually names a close relative, friend, accountant, attorney or ...

A. You can select just about anyone to be your executor. The executor is responsible for paying last debts and creditors, filing tax returns and paying taxes and distributing the estate's assets ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My aunt recently asked me to be the executor of her will when she dies. I’m flattered that she asked, but I’m not sure what exactly the job entails. What can you tell me ...

“I fully intend to combine all monies and disperse to my siblings equally, but only after I am 100% sure that no money is owed by her estate.” ...

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- It seems like such an honor. A relative or close friend asks you to be the executor of his or her will. You are flattered to be so trusted. But be warned: Estate ...

I'm the executor of my 90-year-old aunt's estate. A neighbor threatened me and wants to buy her house. What should I do?

I'm the executor of my mother's will. She left $160,000 in a secret savings account. Should I tell my siblings? Provided by Dow JonesApr 1, 2025, 7:55:00 AM By Quentin Fottrell 'I fully intend to ...