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.
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take for yourself and your loved ones.
Frequent triggers also include changes in the health of executors and guardians; changes in laws, which may impact tax and legal strategies; and changes in state residence, which can also impact planning.
The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving.
The period leading up to and shortly after losing a close relative is often one of the most emotionally demanding times that we, as humans, experience.
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly caused havoc and concern for many people, particularly in regard to their health and their finances — and these two areas intersect in estate planning. So, if you haven’t drawn up your estate plans yet, or you think they may need to be revised, now may be a good time to act.”
Many people are taking this time at home during the COVID-19 crisis to update their estate plan. Here are six critical estate plan components you should focus on, in light of the current pandemic.