Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The executor of an estate is someone who wraps up a deceased individual’s financial affairs. If the deceased has a will ...

Selecting an executor for your estate is one of the most crucial decisions in the estate planning process. The executor will be responsible for managing your assets, ensuring that your wishes are ...

Losing a loved one is never easy — and if you’ve been named executor of their will, you’re also stepping into a big responsibility. On top of your grief, you’re now in charge of managing ...

Remember, being an executor is a big responsibility, but with the will in hand, you’re better equipped to handle what comes next. 2. Notify Banks And Creditors When someone passes away, one of ...

Amn Rebecca Montez / U.S. Air Force / CC0-PD Being named as an executor in someone’s will sounds like an honor. It means the deceased trusted you to handle important tasks, like collecting ...

Prior to the distribution of an estate by an executor to its beneficiaries, an executor must prepare an accounting which outlines the assets of an estate, its liabilities, and the expenses paid by ...