Choosing a family member as an executor can lead to conflicts of interest and mismanagement of an estate. This article ...

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

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

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 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. My mother recently died and while she has a valid will, we are concerned over her choice of executors.

Choosing the wrong will executor can lead to problems such as refusals to pay out to beneficiaries and financial mismanagement A legal firm is advising those making a will to take care when appointing ...

Mohini Mohan Dutta Gives Consent to Ratan Tata's Will, Inherits Rs 588 Crore Share - Dutta was only beneficiary to raise ...