Being named as an executor of an estate for someone is both an honor and an overwhelming responsibility. The person who ...

Being either a successor trustee or an executor is often a big commitment that may last for years. You’ll be required to ...

(This article is adapted from the new book 5@55: The 5 Essential Legal Documents You Need by Age 55.) One of the most important things someone can do to best ensure their estate is handled without a ...

If you've been named executor of an estate, you carry the burden of a variety of duties and legal responsibilities, including filing and paying remaining local and federal taxes, assessing the worth ...

A last will and testament ensures your belongings are bequeathed to your family and your last earthly wishes are fulfilled after your death. But getting your affairs in order in the social media age ...

The court will decide whether to overturn Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a 90-year old precedent that limits ...

In Suday v. Suday, the executor was also the sole beneficiary of her mother’s estate. No. 24-1009, __ Tex. LEXIS __ (Tex. June 27, 2025) (per curiam). She engaged in substantial litigation seeking to ...

Executors have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

My sister said she is upset that I had mentioned paying off some of my debts with dad’s inheritance.’ My sister has written to me, saying she is upset that I had mentioned ...

Q. My sister made me the executor of her will but I don't really want the job. She said I'm making a big deal out of nothing. Am I? — Sister A. The executor's role is very important and carries a ...

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that will decide whether Congress can require cause before the president removes the heads of most independent agencies.