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 ...

Your late aunt has appointed you executor of her will. What do you do now? There is a long list of items you need to address such as securing her home and other assets, probating the will, notifying ...

The loss of a loved one can be an overwhelming experience, and to make matters worse, there are important decisions to be made despite the grief. Having a clearly defined process in place for managing ...

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 ...

When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. But what happens if the executor of a will dies? While that’s a rarity, it can create complications as someone else ...

Drafting a last will and testament can help to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. You can also use your will to name a legal guardian for minor ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker. She holds a Bachelor of Science in ...

Q. My sister and I are both equal beneficiaries of my mother’s estate in New Jersey. We also both hired attorneys and the executor, a family friend, is moving slowly. It’s been more than a year and ...

Q. I am one of three executors of an estate that’s approximately $3.24 million. We are trying to determine the commissions to take for 2022. The first commission is the income commission of 6%, to be ...