If you’re unable or uncomfortable with being in charge of a will, the good news is that you’re not legally required to do it ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My aunt recently asked me to be the executor of her will when she dies. I’m flattered that she asked, but I’m not sure what exactly the job entails. What can you tell me about this?

The executor of an estate is someone who wraps up a deceased individual’s financial affairs. If the deceased has a will, the will usually names a close relative, friend, accountant, attorney or ...

Choosing an executor of a will is an important part of estate planning. An executor ensures the will is carried out according to the wishes of its author. Many or all of the products on this page are ...

In June 2022, my childhood home in New Jersey was sold and I was due to receive 20% of my father’s 50% stake in the home. My ...

The death of a parent is psychologically and emotionally crippling enough — but it doesn’t always stop there. If you’re named as the executor of a parent’s will, much of your mourning period will be ...

I was not provided with any information, including the copy of our father’s death certificate, a copy of the will and/or ...

What is worse than the loss of a loved one? To many, it is learning long afterward that the executor of a loved one’s estate seeks to claw back money distributed lawfully. Under New Jersey probate law ...

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 ...

Being an executor is a big job, and a responsible one. You can be held liable for any egregious errors made in the process, so you clearly wish to focus on the job at hand, but I recommend telling ...

Q. I am the executor of my aunt’s estate, I have paid all taxes and have the stocks in an account. There are three cousins who will not sign off on the distributions I planned. We have a New Jersey ...

She had carefully planned her estate so that there would be no surprises. She had even prepaid all funeral expenses. I have power of attorney for her estate. She had 2 IRAs that were dispersed equally ...