Estate executors and testators both have greater peace of mind if they get together and plan for the end-of-life tasks that ...

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The executor will be responsible for managing the distribution of assets in your estate. These could include your home, your non-retirement investments, your vehicles and other valuable items.

The time commitment is often six to 12 months. If you take on the role of executor, prepare by locating the original will, understanding the estate plan and discussing family dynamics. If a loved ...

Her expertise is in personal finance and investing, and real estate. 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 ...

You don’t have to be an attorney, accountant or a financial planner to be an executor. You just have to be responsible enough to hire the right people to help you, address estate matters quickly ...

The executor is the person who has the legal authority to wrap up your estate. They have a fiscal responsibility to act on your behalf and to carry out the wishes that you’ve outlined in your will.