Category Archives: Executor Roles and Responsibilities

James Brown’s Estate Executor Resigns

The resignation of one of singing legend James Brown’s executors demonstrates the risk that executors can be faced with when administering an estate. (more…)

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Executors or Beneficiaries of Literary Estates

If a loved one is an author, his or her beneficiaries may inherit the copyrights to their written works. (more…)

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Personal Property, Personal Risk

In this article, Moira Visoiu of Hull and Hull LLP discusses how complicated the task of distributing personal property between estate beneficiaries can be, and how this duty can expose the estate executor to personal financial risk.

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When Can I Start Acting As Attorney for Property?

In this Caregiving Matters blog prominent Estate’s lawyer, Jasmine Sweatman explains the workings of a Power of Attorney for Property.

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Choose your Executor Wisely So You Can Rule From the Grave

While executor insurance will protect the executor if they make an honest error, choosing your executor wisely is perhaps the best way to ensure that your legacy lives on as you intended. (more…)

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Biggest Mistakes Trustees Can Make in Administering a Trust

Being an estate executor is not as simple as it may seem. The job can be full of unexpected responsibilities and conflicting demands from beneficiaries, often with a large value of assets at stake.

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Selling Off Assets in a Garage Sale Poses Risks for Executors

An executor can potentially face liability if he or she fails to properly valuate the assets of an estate. (more…)

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How Long Can an Executor Take to Administer an Estate?

The administration of estates can be complex and time-consuming, but how much time can an executor take to wind things up? (more…)

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Steps For When an Executor No Longer Wishes to Administer an Estate

Sometimes, named executors no longer wish to be part of the administration process. (more…)

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What You Need to Know About Being an Executor

If you have recently been named the executor of a loved one’s will, the responsibilities that come with the role may seem daunting.

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