Dear Dave: I’ve always heard that you shouldn’t ask a family member to be the executor of your will. What are your feelings about this? — Joyce Dear Joyce: I don’t necessarily agree with this line of ...

Serving as the executor of your friend’s estate may seem like an honor, but it can also be a huge chore. Here’s what you should know to help you prepare. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker. She holds a Bachelor of Science in ...

An executor is responsible for managing the deceased's finances, settling debts and distributing assets as outlined in the will. Tasks of an executor include notifying authorities, closing accounts ...

Simply put, an executor manages the last will and testament of someone who dies. Acting as an executor is an honor and a huge responsibility. As the designated representative of the deceased, ...

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 ...

Q. We have three grown children listed as co-executors of our wills for when we’ve both died. We’ve heard that it can get very confusing when probating a will when there are multiple executors. Are ...