An executor of a will is a person or organisation appointed to carry out the wishes of someone who has passed away, as laid out in their will. This role involves managing the deceased person’s estate, ...
Here are some tips for choosing an executor: Consider your relationship with the person. Often, your surviving spouse or another family member is a good choice, but there could be advantages to ...
As a beneficiary of an estate, you may be expecting to receive your inheritance in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, the process to properly administer an estate prior to distributions being made by an ...
Just because someone is trustworthy doesn't mean they're the right choice. Consider whether your intended executor or trustee ...
Most people are completely unaware of the heavy personal legal and financial responsibility they accept when they agree to ...
Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...
Whether it’s totting up tax bills or dealing with disputes over a will, being the executor of someone’s estate can be a ...
It's difficult enough to lose a parent — but what do you do if a sibling isn't suited to be the executor?