Legal Concerns

This directive specifies who can make medical decisions if you’re incapacitated.

Is an old clock a worthless relic or a valuable antique, and how will you know?

As executor you must be fair to the other beneficiaries — and to yourself.

Six tips for keeping peace among the survivors.

While typically the process can take about a year, settling an estate can be affected by things far beyond your control.

Tips on navigating the financial side of serving as an executor.

After the death of a loved one, a family often comes together and grows stronger as they settle the deceased’s affairs. But that’s not always the case.

Getting started as an executor can be a stressful, daunting process. But taking on the work one step at a time can help keep it manageable.

Effective tax planning can have a major impact on estate tax liabilities — and starting early will help.

Experts weigh in on the tricky decisions that come along with an executorship role.