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.” ...

When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. But what happens if the executor of a will dies? While that’s a rarity, it can create complications as someone else ...

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 ...

How to avoid the strong potential for family strife.

When a loved one who was financially comfortable passes away, there will be tax issues. You may be the heir responsible for dealing with them, and major bucks could be in play. This column addresses ...

Here’s a tale of caution about being an executor, the person you appoint in a will to oversee your estate after your death. The cast includes a 73-year-old high-school-educated homemaker named ...

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 ...

You are not an executor until the court admits the decedent’s will to probate, signs an order appointing you as executor, and you take the executor’s oath. Courtesy / Getty Images/iStockphoto If you ...

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 ...