Being an executor of an estate isn't easy, so you should do what you can to help them out. It can be as easy as making a list ...

The heirs to Sol Goldman’s real estate fortune are taking a new step in their battle over a property empire worth more than ...

Stock options can be a valuable but precarious part of an estate. Deadlines are often short, tax implications are complex and ...

They are appointed either by the testator or a court. Executors ensure all assets in the will are accounted for and transfer these assets to the correct beneficiary. Assets can include financial ...

If the deceased wanted more than one person to handle their affairs—such as more than one child—they might name co-executors. The executor should have integrity and good judgment. The law ...

Executors often err on the side of caution when managing an estate’s financial assets to avoid losing heirs’ money. But ...