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The executor of a will is in charge of making sure the wishes of the deceased are carried out, as well as handling the final affairs of the estate. The executor has authority from the county probate ...

Following the death of a loved one, there may be fear and uncertainty about what to expect. However, needs must be attended to on behalf of the deceased. Specifically, an estate executor must be ...

I have found myself in quite a doozy as I have power of attorney for a 90-year-old aunt with no lineal descendants — meaning ...

A letter of testamentary gives the executor of the deceased's estate the authority to handle their financial affairs. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

A lot of clients who I meet with want to ask their children if they are willing to be the executor for their estate (should they need an executor). Rarely does a client who asks their child if they ...

An executor is an individual or institution appointed in a will to manage the deceased's assets, pay debts, and distribute the remaining assets to beneficiaries. The executor must act in the best ...

Q: My mother died in January 2023. My sister is the executor of her estate. When I enquire about what is going on with the probate, she gets hostile and says it's in probate court and she's waiting to ...

I have found myself in quite a doozy as I have power of attorney for a 90-year-old aunt with no lineal descendants - meaning she has no children - and a deceased husband. Eventually, I will become the ...