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 ...

Here are some tips for choosing an executor: Consider your relationship with the person. Often, your surviving spouse or another family member is a good choice, but there could be advantages to ...

Being named the executor of a family member's or friend's estate is often seen as a compliment. But the reality is that managing the final wishes of the deceased is a daunting task that comes with its ...

Don't let the wrong executor derail your estate plan. Here are the seven worst mistakes people make when choosing an executor, and what to do instead.

Dear Savvy Senior: What options can you recommend for finding a good executor for my will? At one time I thought one of my two kids could do it, but they are both financially inept. — Looking for ...

When you pass away and your will is accepted for probate, your executor "steps into your shoes," meaning he or she can perform all the legal tasks you used to do. This includes selling your property, ...

Q: What options can you recommend for finding a good executor for my will? At one time I thought one of my two kids could do it, but they are both financially inept and would probably make a mess of ...

One of the most important decisions you will face when creating your estate plan is who to choose as your Executor. An Executor’s job is to make sure that the terms of your Will are carried out in a ...

It's an important question: Who can be trusted to take care of your estate when you're gone? When you pass away and your will is accepted for probate, your executor "steps into your shoes," meaning he ...

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 ...