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What Does an Executor of a Will Do: Legal Tasks, Timelines and Tips

Losing a loved one is never easy — and if you’ve been named executor of their will, you’re also stepping into a big responsibility. An executor is the person legally appointed to settle the deceased’s ...
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I’m in my 70s, widowed and ready to revise my will — but how do I choose an executor when I have 3 adult kids?

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 ...
24/7 Wall St

My father’s will leaves everything to my estranged brother and me – how do I keep the peace as the executor?

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Surprisingly, one of the most challenging aspects of ...
Morningstar

I'm the executor of my mother's will. She left $160,000 in a secret savings account. Should I tell my siblings?

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 ...
The New York Times

Why Does My Sister Want to Be Paid for Being the Executor of My Mother’s Will?

Months after the bulk of their mother’s estate was divided and paid, a reader’s sister is seeking to keep a remaining balance of $150,000 as payment for her work as an executor. By Philip Galanes My ...
Houston Chronicle

My friend named me executor of his estate. Can I get out of serving?

Q: Let’s say someone — we’ll call him “me” — has been named executor for an elderly friend, even after telling him I don’t want the job. He has no one else to give the position to, no relatives or ...