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

Often, being named as an executor happens while you’re still answering condolence messages and planning a funeral. Someone ...

Don't let the wrong executor derail your estate plan. Here are the seven worst mistakes people make when choosing an executor ...

The role of an executor is to step into your shoes after your death to ensure that your assets are distributed in the best interests of your estate and those that you love. In this article, we unpack ...

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 ...

When a person dies with a will, their estate must usually undergo probate. This is the process by which the will is proven to be valid. As part of this process, the probate court will appoint an ...

Most people need time to process things when a family member dies. But if you’ve been named executor in their will, you have to start processing immediately. After all, you’re now legally responsible ...

On Monday the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that will decide whether to grant the ...

Ron was killed in 1994 at the age of 25 Nathan Congleton/NBC;Lee Celano/WireImage The estate of O.J. Simpson has officially accepted a multimillion-dollar claim from Fred Goldman, Ron Goldman's father ...

Talking to your kids about your health, finances and estate plans isn’t easy, but it’s essential for preparing your family ...