Estate Administration

“In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes,” according to Ben Franklin. If you’re the executor of a loved one’s estate, you’re probably thinking about both of these things right now. One of the many responsibilities of an executor is to file the deceased’s...

Your executor or “personal representative” is the person you name to make sure that your estate is properly handled. Assuming that there are no problems with their appointment, that’s the person the court will ultimately authorize to secure all your assets, pay your...

When someone takes the time to create a trust, they will likely put in place numerous rules about the use of the assets used to fund the trust. The trustee that they empower to manage and distribute those assets will have a powerful obligation to the beneficiaries...

It can be difficult to handle the death of a loved one, but when you are left to deal with their estate, things can get even more complicated. If you have been named executor in your parents' will, it is important to know the next steps. The responsibilities of an...

Whether you volunteered to serve as the representative of someone's estate years ago or the probate courts appointed you, all of the major responsibilities fall to you. A big part of estate administration involves fulfilling someone's outstanding obligations after...

When your parents passed away, you knew that they would have assets to leave you. You also knew that they had named you as the estate executor. You are the one who is in charge of gathering up those assets, reading the will, talking to the other family members and...

Serving as the executor of someone's estate is a big responsibility. If you accept that role, there are certain obligations you must fulfill. You don't just need to collect and distribute the deceased person's property.  You have to also resolve their personal matters...