‘I am the third trustee’: My selfish brother is executor of our family estate. Can I retitle property in my name?

“I am not looking to hire an attorney.” ...

Do executors have to pay outstanding fees and debts to settle an estate?

Executors are not personally liable for unpaid debts or lender losses. Costs are paid from the estate or prioritized by law.
Florida Today

Estate planning: Choose an executor who'll ensure your wishes are honored when you're gone

Selecting an executor for your estate is one of the most crucial decisions in the estate planning process. The executor will be responsible for managing your assets, ensuring that your wishes are ...

What happens when an executor delays probate or mismanages an estate — and what beneficiaries can do about it

Add to that the distribution of assets and the stress of probate, and there’s the strong potential for conflict — especially ...
Morningstar

'He's executor of his dad's estate': Should my son use his late father's bank account to pay for funeral expenses?

'There's no trust in place, but there is a will' "How long does it take for an executor to be able to access the account and pay the debts of the deceased?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, ...

The Closing Days of 2025

These cases clarify New York estate law: a son has standing to request an accounting from his sister acting as ...
Wealth Management

Surviving Spouse Held To Be a De Facto Executor

The court ruled she was personally liable for unpaid income taxes after her husband died intestate and she was never ...
JD Supra

Legal and Accounting Services for Trustees and Executors in California

Most people are completely unaware of the heavy personal legal and financial responsibility they accept when they agree to ...