What Exactly Does an Executor Do?
The main responsibility of an executor of a will is to carry out the final wishes of the person who bestowed that position of trust.
The main responsibility of an executor of a will is to carry out the final wishes of the person who bestowed that position of trust.
From time to time, it’s good to review why having a complete, up-to-date estate plan is so important.
One of the biggest challenges that clients encounter during the process is deciding who to appoint as their trustees, powers of attorney, health care surrogates and executors.
Completing an estate inventory can be one of the most challenging aspects of being the executor of an estate.
Whether you’re planning ahead for your own heirs or have been asked to serve as executor for someone else, it pays to understand what the role requires.
When a member of your family dies, you could be left to pick up the financial pieces. Finding all the information you need can be challenging.
My father recently passed away and we discovered he had a large credit card debt on a card in his name. My mother wasn’t aware of it. All assets are in both of their names. Is my mother liable for the credit card debt?
Being named in someone’s will as the executor–the person to handle and settle up estate matters–sounds like a great honor.
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One common trouble that many executors overlook: dispersing personal possessions that have little financial value but great sentimental value.