As an executor you are responsible for collecting the estate’s assets, settling any debts, arranging the payment of ...

A trustworthy executor is someone who is reliable, honest, and responsible. They should have a reputation for integrity and be able to manage finances competently. The executor should be able to carry ...

Home Retirement Estate Planning Simple Ways to Make Your Executor's Job Less of a Pain Being an executor of an estate isn't easy, so you should do what you can to help them out. It can be as easy as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. It’s hardly cause for celebration. You’re the executor of an ...

Creating a will is the first step toward responsible estate planning. However, you must also choose an executor, the person who will carry out your will's instructions. Choosing the wrong executor ...