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 ...

While carrying out someone's final wishes can be challenging, there's a proper way to manage these important duties and be viewed as a 'good' executor.

Perhaps the most important decision that you can make is the selection of the person to oversee your financial affairs if you are unable to do so. This person is the successor trustee of your trust, ...

To continue our discussion of executors from last week, let’s talk about how executors are paid for what they do. • Distributing your property to those who you chose to receive it at the end of the ...

Imagine this scenario: Christine is in her 70s and needs to revise her will. The last time she looked at the document, her husband was still alive and their three children were toddlers. A lot has ...

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, ...

Being named the executor of a family member's or friend's estate is often seen as a compliment. But the reality is that managing the final wishes of the deceased is a daunting task that comes with its ...

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 ...