You can be a "good" executor, even though carrying out someone's final wishes from their estate can be challenging.

A trustworthy executor is someone who is reliable, honest, and responsible. They should have a reputation for integrity and be able to manage finances competently. The executor should be able to carry ...

Following the death of a loved one, there may be fear and uncertainty about what to expect. However, needs must be attended to on behalf of the deceased. Specifically, an estate executor must be ...

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 ...

An executor of a will is a person or organisation appointed to carry out the wishes of someone who has passed away, as laid out in their will. This role involves managing the deceased person’s estate, ...

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 ...

Being named an executor is considered an honour by some people. But what if you don’t want the job of being in charge of someone’s will? In some cases, estate planning experts say people don’t find ...