Even though all three of your kids will share the estate equally, naming all three as co-executors is not a great idea.

Imagine this scenario: Christine is in her 70s and needs to revise her will. The last time she looked at the document, her husband was still alive and their three children were toddlers. A lot has ...

Our dad is 93 and has a reverse mortgage on his house, where he lived until recently with my brother and my brother’s friend.

I am seeking advice on selecting the executor for my husband's and my estate. We are in our 80s. We have two children, both of whom are honest and responsible. One child has acquired significant ...

Creating a will is the first step toward responsible estate planning. However, you must also choose an executor, the person who will carry out your will's instructions. Choosing the wrong executor ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

Just because someone is trustworthy doesn't mean they're the right choice. Consider whether your intended executor or trustee ...