Executor Insights
Get important insights on the executor role from the articles below. The articles featured on this blog are a complement to the executor plan you’ll get here on Executor.org when you sign up.
Get important insights on the executor role from the articles below. The articles featured on this blog are a complement to the executor plan you’ll get here on Executor.org when you sign up.
When you are collecting important documents for your executor, do you need to organize and save your tax records?
I’ve heard stories of people writing letters before they die which are not to be opened until death. Sometimes the letters express love and sometimes they give advice from a life well-lived. Other times they share bad news–like someone is being excluded in a will or that an estate is worth far less than beneficiaries…
“I’m Gambling Too Much” by Executor.org also appeared in the Huffington Post. A weekend bus trip to the casino might sound like a fun and social activity for your retired mom or dad. But if these trips are frequent and seem to take priority over other activities, it might be time to look closer and see…
Your parents are downsizing and ask if they should put your name on the deed so you can have the house after they die. Should you do it?
As an executor, what do you do when you can’t find an item listed as a bequest in a will? What does this mean if you are the beneficiary of the missing item? Let us help answer your questions as you navigate the executor responsibilities.
Does the executor handle life insurance? To answer this question you must understand the executor role relates to the probate estate.
When I took on the executor role, I didn’t really know a lot about what the executor duties were. I thought it would be simple–just follow the will and hand out the assets according to those instructions. But the will did not say where every possession should go and there were the instructions of the…
What you need to know when listing real property as an executor of an estate Check with a reputable Real Estate Agent in your area. Experience is key when selecting an agent for an estate property. You need someone who has been around long enough to help you navigate the transaction and make recommendations for…
Selecting an executor is a crucial decision when writing your will. Learn about the key qualities to consider when choosing someone to serve in the executor role.