Appointing a family member may feel like the right thing to do, but without the skills and experience, it can cause costly ...

Losing a loved one is never easy — and if you’ve been named executor of their will, you’re also stepping into a big responsibility. On top of your grief, you’re now in charge of managing their estate, ...

When planning for the future, writing a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones.

A complete estate plan that incorporates the right people in each role can provide you and your beneficiaries with peace of mind.

Dear Amy: Our widowed father died three years ago. He left a moderate estate to his seven children. Our sister “Tracy” was named executor. She sold his condo and accessed various accounts and divided ...