Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a lawyer specializing in elder law and special needs. If you have been named the executor of a deceased person's estate, you ...

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An executor is responsible for managing the deceased's finances, settling debts and distributing assets as outlined in the will. Tasks of an executor include notifying authorities, closing accounts ...

Being named an executor is no small task. It’s a role filled with responsibilities that can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one. Executors have a list of ...

I am seeking advice on selecting the executor for my husband’s and my estate. We are in our 80s. We have two children, both of whom are honest and responsible. One child has acquired significant ...

Months after the bulk of their mother’s estate was divided and paid, a reader’s sister is seeking to keep a remaining balance of $150,000 as payment for her work as an executor. By Philip Galanes My ...

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. Our mom passed away, leaving her house to A. She left all her other assets to B, C and D. The house is appraised at $400,000. The total value of the other assets is also $400,000. All the ...

Q. New Jersey statute has a schedule of reasonable fees for services provided by the executor of an estate based on the value of the probate estate. If the only probate asset of value is a house and ...