Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Finding a valid will years later begs the question: is it too late?

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 ...

As an executor you are responsible for collecting the estate’s assets, settling any debts, arranging the payment of ...