“Am I required to create three new inherited IRAs so that the firm can divide it equally?” ...

By Malissa Conlin* You’ve done the right thing. You’ve written a will, listed your assets and named the people you want to ...

Should you serve as the executor of an estate for a sister you're no longer getting along with? Experts say you can decline ...

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 ...

“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.” ...

You've Been Named Executor: Now What? Acting as executor of an estate (also called "personal representative" in some states) doesn't have to be an overwhelming task if you're organized. As the chief ...

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 ...