The executor of an estate plays a valuable role in not only overseeing a financial plan but also keeping peace in the family.

Far too many of us put off finalizing estate documents because we get hung-up on one or more decisions where we believe we have less than optimal choices. Over my next few posts, I will provide my ...

Next Avenue recently asked readers to tell us the estate planning questions they’d like us to answer. We’re now back with the experts’ views on the top question on your mind, plus — as a bonus — their ...

Lawrence "Larry" Sprung is the founder and lead wealth advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc®. Since establishing the firm in 2004, Larry has prioritized personalized financial planning for families. His ...

One of her siblings, who was named executor of the estate, told my wife that she plans to withhold the money from one of ...

A lot of clients who I meet with want to ask their children if they are willing to be the executor for their estate (should they need an executor). Rarely does a client who asks their child if they ...

A will is a legally enforceable document that is a declaration of how a person wishes their property to be distributed after ...

Q. We have three grown children listed as co-executors of our wills for when we’ve both died. We’ve heard that it can get very confusing when probating a will when there are multiple executors. Are ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is frustrated with their friend and may withdraw from ...