While teaching Estate Planning and Taxation at SFA, I prepared a handout on “Duties of the Executor.” It is detailed but is not all inclusive. Several of my students told me that they shared the ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My uncle recently asked me to be the executor of his will when he dies. I feel honored that he asked me, but I’ve never done this before, and I’m not exactly sure what the job ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Executors and administrators of estates in Virginia must swear an oath before the probate clerk that they will “faithfully perform the duties of [their] office to the best of [their] judgment.” These ...

When a loved one who was financially comfortable passes away, there will most likely be tax issues. You may be the heir responsible for dealing with them, and major bucks could be in play. In three ...

Appointing the right executor is one of the most important decisions when preparing a Will. Executors play a central role in the administration of an estate including applying for probate safeguarding ...

Q. I need information on the duties of an executor when the time comes. Is there a publication on the basics of these duties in the order of importance, like a 1-2- 3 list of what to do? A. Here are ...

An executor can also be a beneficiary. Discover the potential advantages and disadvantages of such an arrangement and learn ...