Next Avenue recently asked readers to tell us the estate planning questions they’d like us to answer. We’re now back with the experts’ views on the top question on your mind, plus — as a bonus — their ...

Even if you die without a will or an executor for your will, someone still has to manage your estate. The person who assumes ...

An executor is an individual appointed to administrate the estate of a deceased person and carry out the instructions and ...

Far too many of us put off finalizing estate documents because we get hung-up on one or more decisions where we believe we have less than optimal choices. Over my next few posts, I will provide my ...

An executor is a person named in a will to manage the deceased person's estate, including their financial obligations and assets. The executor's responsibilities include applying for probate, a legal ...

Being named executor of an estate may not be as certain as death and taxes, but it’s often nearly as unwelcome. “It’s a thankless job,” says Pat Simasko, an attorney and partner in the Simasko Law ...

Acting as an executor can be a heavy burden. There’s a lot of admin, time and sometimes expense involved in administering someone’s estate. Many of us would only agree to take this on for our loved ...

The death of a parent is a difficult time, bringing out strong emotions and highlighting any underlying family tensions. Add to that the distribution of assets and the stress of probate, and there’s ...

Losing someone you love is already hard. Now imagine being the person responsible for handling everything they left behind. The paperwork, the phone calls, the decisions. It can feel like you’re ...

Our grandmother passed away a few months ago, and she left behind a complicated, even messy, situation. My four brothers and I are the heirs. My father was left with nothing. That is clearly stated in ...