Q: My will names my wife as executor. If she resigns, our three children are named as backup co-executors. My wife has indicated she is not interested in serving, and she would like for our son 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, ...

Often, being named as an executor happens while you’re still answering condolence messages and planning a funeral. Someone you loved has died, and overnight you become the person everyone expects to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. Serving as the executor of an estate is not just an ...

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The executor of an estate plays a valuable role in not only overseeing a financial plan but also keeping peace in the family.

Lawrence "Larry" Sprung is the founder and lead wealth advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc®. Since establishing the firm in 2004, Larry has prioritized personalized financial planning for families. His ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is frustrated with their friend and may withdraw from ...

Dear Eric: A friend of mine whom I’ve known for more than 30 years has asked me to be the executor of her small estate. I agreed to do so. To make that task less difficult for me, I’ve asked her to ...

"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 entails." ...