A judge ordered that the president of a funeral home be "immediately removed" as the "executor" of a client's will.

These cases clarify New York estate law: a son has standing to request an accounting from his sister acting as ...

Learn how probate validates a will, pays debts, and distributes assets to heirs. State intestacy laws apply when there is no ...

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 ...

When it comes to handling your loved one’s estate, the executor has a series of important duties and responsibilities. If you suspect an executor is mishandling their responsibilities or mismanaging ...

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 ...

Distributing any remaining assets after all estate debts are paid to those individuals or organizations named in the will When creating a will, you have the power to choose who should serve as your ...

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

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry explains why it’s a good idea to look into Long-Term ...

Being asked to be an executor is an honor you might want to pass up. Settling an estate typically involves tracking down and appraising assets, paying bills and creditors, filing final tax returns and ...