Executors are not personally liable for unpaid debts or lender losses. Costs are paid from the estate or prioritized by law.
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It's difficult enough to lose a parent — but what do you do if a sibling isn't suited to be the executor?
It’s difficult to wait for probate while debts go unpaid, but your patience might run out if an executor leaves things hanging to go on vacation. If your $60K inheritance is tied up and you’re stuck ...
As an executor you are responsible for collecting the estate’s assets, settling any debts, arranging the payment of inheritance tax (IHT) and distributing whatever is left to the beneficiaries in ...
Most people are completely unaware of the heavy personal legal and financial responsibility they accept when they agree to ...