Hollywood has its standard “reading of the will” scene. Family members are gathered together in an office while the attorney reads the deceased’s last wishes. There is suspense and drama, along with family fights. However, a better solution is to create an estate plan...
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Should you be the executor of someone’s will?
You may have recently been asked to take the role of executor for a loved one's will. You may not know exactly what the job is and what you’re required to do, but you should know that an executor of a will is an honorable position to be asked to take – but it’s a big...
One way to bring up estate planning with your parents
If you're concerned that your parents haven't done their estate planning yet or if you'd simply like to know more about what they have done, you may be focusing on the future. You know that disputes are more likely if they don't have a plan, or if anything in that...
Does an estate executor have to pay debts?
When a person writes a will, that is the beginning of their estate plan. The estate executor is the person who is actually going to make sure that this will is followed. This individual has a lot of different duties and responsibilities after their loved one passes...
