Discover the vital responsibilities of an executor in estate administration, from appointing the right person to distributing ...

When the time comes to make a will, one important element is to name an executor to handle your financial affairs after you ...

Above all, you should choose someone you trust, keeping in mind that acting as a trustee or executor can be a complex, thankless and sometimes long-term job.

Learn how to complete your will using the following 11 simple steps: When it comes to creating a will, you have two choices.

Alamy Choosing an executor for your will may not feel quite as personal as picking a guardian for your kids, but you should think carefully about who to put in charge of your money after you're ...

An executor should be honest, impartial and financially responsible, and should be someone whom you trust to carry out your wishes as stated in your will.

Dear Savvy Senior: What are my options for choosing an executor for my will? I was considering asking one of my kids to do it but I don’t think any of them are up for the job. What can you tell me?

Choosing an executor — the person or institution you put in charge of administering your estate and carrying out your final wishes — is one of the most important decisions in preparing a will.

Here's what's involved if you are appointed to be the executor of someone's estate. It's a complicated task that can sometimes last for years.

Here’s a tale of caution about being an executor, the person you appoint in a will to oversee your estate after your death. The cast includes a 73-year-old high-school-educated homemaker named ...

At Gibson Kerr, we have many years of supporting clients to manage their estates and want to highlight the importance of appointing an executor for your will.

Savvy Senior discusses who to choose as executor for your last will and testament. He also talks about executor fees and getting people's permission.