A will only won't secure your legacy. It's just one estate planning document of many. Learn which ones matter most, how they ...

The attorney for my late father stated that all beneficiaries needed to wait 10 months before disbursements from the sale of ...

By Malissa Conlin* Drafting a will is one of the most important steps in preserving your legacy. You’ve listed your assets, ...

Losing a loved one is never easy — and if you’ve been named executor of their will, you’re also stepping into a big responsibility. An executor is the person legally appointed to settle the deceased’s ...

The executor of an estate is the person tasked with tying up a deceased person’s affairs. Often, the duty falls to a spouse or another family member but can also be an attorney, an accountant or ...

Selecting an executor for your estate is one of the most crucial decisions in the estate planning process. The executor will be responsible for managing your assets, ensuring that your wishes are ...

Appointing a family member may feel like the right thing to do, but without the skills and experience, it can cause costly ...

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EstateExec™, the leading online software for estate executors and their lawyers, now supports people who have recently written a will and want to ...

Imagine one of your siblings was the executor. How would you feel if they presented a final accounting and, to your surprise, a $160,000 savings account appeared. You might wonder or ask, "Why didn't ...