Morningstar

'He's executor of his dad's estate': Should my son use his late father's bank account to pay for funeral expenses?

'There's no trust in place, but there is a will' "How long does it take for an executor to be able to access the account and pay the debts of the deceased?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, ...

My dad died 4 years ago and I already got my inheritance. Now my sister, the executor, wants the money back. Do I have to return it?

How to avoid the strong potential for family strife.

My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved one's estate

How to avoid feeling overwhelmed with the task.
Opinion

If someone asks you to be an executor... run a mile

Being asked to be an executor of someone’s last will and testament is in many ways a great honour. What higher compliment can you receive than being entrusted to put into motion the final wishes of ...
Wealth Management

Surviving Spouse Held To Be a De Facto Executor

The court ruled she was personally liable for unpaid income taxes after her husband died intestate and she was never ...