(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 ...

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 ...

Often, being named as an executor happens while you’re still answering condolence messages and planning a funeral. Someone you loved has died, and overnight you become the person everyone expects to ...

'There's no trust in place, but there is a will' "How long does it take for an executor to be able to access the account and pay the debts of the deceased?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, ...

You've Been Named Executor: Now What? Acting as executor of an estate (also called "personal representative" in some states) doesn't have to be an overwhelming task if you're organized. As the chief ...

The ‘Executor of the Estate’ sounds like a title for a new spellbinding novel. While the position is, perhaps, not so grand as the name would imply it's, nonetheless, extremely important. Let's look ...

So, you've been asked to serve as the executor of a friend or loved one's estate. It's an honor, no doubt, but it's also a significant burden. Before you consent, said Erika Safran, a certified ...

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 ...

A man appointed as the executor of his cousin’s estate is facing logistical questions regarding the probate process in Virginia. After the death of a cousin who named him executor in their will, he is ...

My 27-year-old son has a dilemma. He’s the executor of his dad’s estate. (There’s no trust in place, but there is a will.) At this point, the estate has less than $100,000, if that matters. Is it ...