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3 Things to Know About Being an Executor

3 Things to Know About Being an Executor

An executor is a person or organization you choose to carry out your last wishes outlined in your will. Your executor should be someone you trust is responsible enough to manage your estate after you pass away.   Choosing an executor is a big decision when...
3 Things to Know About Being an Executor

What Not to Include in Your Will

If you are considering preparing a will, this is a great first step in planning for the future. After reflecting on the basics, such as whom you want to be in charge of administering your wishes, you may wonder if there’s anything you shouldn’t include in your will....

Does a Will Avoid Probate?

While a Last Will and Testament is a very important estate planning tool, it does not make an estate avoid probate. In fact, the role of the Will is to guide probate by capturing the decedent’s wishes. If a Will does not avoid the lengthy court process that is...

Who Are Parties in a Probate Matter? 

When people pass away, their assets go through probate — a legal process that distributes the person’s assets after death. The parties to an estate are the people involved in the probate process.  Although not technically a party to the estate, the deceased person —...

The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales 

Following the death of a family member, you may find yourself needing to sort through many possessions accumulated over the deceased’s lifetime. An estate sale is one quick and efficient way to distribute those items that you do not want or need.  While selling...

How Long Does an Executor’s Job Take?

Being the executor of an estate can be a time-consuming job, depending on the size and complexity of the estate. While a simple estate can take about ten months to a year, if there are problems the job can drag on for years.  An executor is the person responsible...