Being appointed as executor can be a significant responsibility, especially if the estate or family situation is complicated.

A nominated executor is obliged to secure estate assets even before the issuance of letters testamentary, or preliminary letters testamentary (see Matter of Schultz, 104 AD3d 1146 [4th Dept. 2013]).

Dear Amy: Our widowed father died three years ago. He left a moderate estate to his seven children. Our sister "Tracy" was named executor. She sold his condo and accessed various accounts and divided ...

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 ...

Q. If a spouse dies, you have to have the will probated with the county and you will receive short forms to take to banks. Does the state figure out the estate and sales tax from the information sent ...

aquaArts studio / Getty Images Suppose your mom, who is widowed, has three children (including you). She executes a will that leaves her estate to you and your two siblings, and names you as executor ...

Dear Mr. Premack: Many years ago I agreed to act as Executor for the estate of a close relative. Now, she is very ill and may be near death. I find myself having second thoughts about being Executor.

Advice offered by Marc Hebert, president of The Harbor Group Inc., a certified financial planner. If you have any questions about finance or if you'd like to suggest a future topic, email ...

Dear Amy: Our widowed father died three years ago. He left a moderate estate to his seven children. Our sister “Tracy” was named executor. She sold his condo and accessed various accounts and divided ...