Before you agree to act as an executor, understand some of the potential hazards and how to most effectively navigate them.

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 ...

Ken Mayer/Flickr.com (CC by 2.0) Being named executor of an estate can be daunting for those who are unprepared for the task. However, taking some simple steps while the testator is living can ...

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 ...

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 ...

Taylor Ann Hasselhoff-Fiore filed to handle the affairs of her late mother Pamela’s estate, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE Thursday Tommaso Boddi/Getty David Hasselhoff and ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways - How to Prepare to Be an Executor of an Estate If a loved one asks you to be the executor of their estate, think carefully before you accept this responsibility.