Appointing the right executor is one of the most important decisions when preparing a Will. Executors play a central role in the administration of an estate including applying for probate safeguarding ...

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 ...

In June 2022, my childhood home in New Jersey was sold and I was due to receive 20% of my father’s 50% stake in the home. My ...

Inheritance Funding reports probate delays can arise from will disputes, incomplete documents, complex assets, outstanding ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My aunt recently asked me to be the executor of her will when she dies. I’m flattered that she asked, but I’m not sure what exactly the job entails. What can you tell me about this?

When it comes to handling your loved one’s estate, the executor has a series of important duties and responsibilities. If you suspect an executor is mishandling their responsibilities or mismanaging ...

When someone dies, others may be called on to manage their estate. An executor is charged with overseeing the distribution of someone’s assets according to the will or state inheritance laws if they ...

Choosing an executor of a will is an important part of estate planning. An executor ensures the will is carried out according to the wishes of its author. Many or all of the products on this page are ...

What is worse than the loss of a loved one? To many, it is learning long afterward that the executor of a loved one’s estate seeks to claw back money distributed lawfully. Under New Jersey probate law ...

A. You can select just about anyone to be your executor. The executor is responsible for paying last debts and creditors, filing tax returns and paying taxes and distributing the estate's assets in ...

She had carefully planned her estate so that there would be no surprises. She had even prepaid all funeral expenses. I have power of attorney for her estate. She had 2 IRAs that were dispersed equally ...

I was not provided with any information, including the copy of our father’s death certificate, a copy of the will and/or ...