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 ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

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 ...

As our population ages, more people are taking on the role of executor of a loved one’s estate. For most of us, that means starting at square one, and asking what an executor actually does. Sara ...

Settling an estate after the death of a loved one can involve both legal and financial challenges. But having a well-organized settlement checklist can help streamline this process. Whether you’re an ...

In Canada, the role of an executor in administering a deceased person’s estate is both significant and complex. Executors play a crucial role in settling an estate, which involves tasks such as ...

Creating an asset checklist for estate planning can help streamline the process of organizing your financial affairs and ensuring that your wishes are carried out effectively. This checklist typically ...

DALLAS — Recently, we FINALLY got to the last item on our 'Death Checklist' by tackling wills. But wills needed two parts. So this is the final part of that final item. As you are making a will, be ...

It can be easy to overlook, but an estate plan is essential for nearly everyone, whether you have a lot of money or just a little. An estate plan tells your heirs and the courts how to divide up your ...