Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a lawyer specializing in elder law and special needs. If you have been named the executor of a deceased person's estate, you ...

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Being named an executor is no small task. It’s a role filled with responsibilities that can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one. Executors have a list of ...

Being named as an executor in a loved one’s Last Will and Testament is a big responsibility. It is important to understand what you are agreeing to before you step into the role as executor. First, it ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

Before you say yes to being the executor of an estate, read this Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech and strategic finance in top universities.