Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a lawyer specializing in elder law and special needs. If you have been named the executor of a deceased person's estate, you ...

An executor is responsible for managing the deceased's finances, settling debts and distributing assets as outlined in the will. Tasks of an executor include notifying authorities, closing accounts ...

When retirement benefits are payable to a decedent’s estate, what unique obligations and opportunities does the executor of the estate have with respect to those benefits? Last month, we looked at the ...

As might be expected the subject of executor’s fees arises as a regular topic when administering an estate. Some family members, not wanting to deal with dissention in the ranks or believing their ...