Discover what an executrix is and how she fulfills the responsibilities of executing a last will and testament, playing a ...

My niece is trying to remove me as an executor of her mother’s will. I take my duties as an executor very seriously and I am ...

“I am not looking to hire an attorney.” ...

An administration bond protects an estate by ensuring administrators comply with wills and legal standards, thereby safeguarding beneficiaries from potential mismanagement.

For financial advisors, personal property issues are often the first visible warning signs of a troubled estate. This is the point at which an executor problem can become a financial advisor problem.

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 ...

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 ...

When retirement benefits are payable to a decedent’s estate, what unique obligations and opportunities does the executor of the estate have with respect to those benefits? Last month, we looked at the ...

(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 ...

Drafting a last will and testament can help to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. You can also use your will to name a legal guardian for minor ...

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 ...