Perhaps the most important decision that you can make is the selection of the person to oversee your financial affairs if you are unable to do so. This person is the successor trustee of your trust, ...

Several weeks ago, we penned a column addressing some of the most frequently asked questions about estate planning. One of the questions we answered involved the traits you should look for when ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Being named as an executor of an estate for someone is both an honor and an overwhelming responsibility. The person who ...

A. We’re sorry to hear about your mom. Your first step should be to carefully review the terms of your mother’s will, paying particularly close attention to the ...

Q. Our mom passed away, leaving her house to A. She left all her other assets to B, C and D. The house is appraised at $400,000. The total value of the other assets is also $400,000. All the ...

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