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 ...

If you’re unable or uncomfortable with being in charge of a will, the good news is that you’re not legally required to do it ...

I discuss my experience as an estate executor for my father and wife, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned. I emphasize the importance of preplanning and having a Power-of-Attorney ...

If a loved one asks you to be the executor of their estate, think carefully before you accept this responsibility. While you have the option of declining the request, the person reaching out likely ...

As a beneficiary of an estate, you may be expecting to receive your inheritance in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, the process to properly administer an estate prior to distributions being made by an ...

A fiduciary bond acts as a financial guarantee by ensuring a fiduciary acts in the best interest of the party the fiduciary ...

Executors and administrators of estates in Virginia must swear an oath before the probate clerk that they will “faithfully perform the duties of [their] office to the best of [their] judgment.” These ...

Rhonda Griswold, a Cades Schutte law firm partner, joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss your fiduciary duties as an Executor or Trustee, things you need to do, notice and accounting ...

My father passed away in January 2022. In June 2022, my childhood home in New Jersey was sold and I was due to receive 20% of my father’s 50% stake in the home. My mother retained the other 50% as ...

Main consideration in replacing executor is the beneficiaries' welfare In an ongoing dispute over the disposition of a ...