"My uncle recently asked me to be the executor of his will when he dies. I feel honored that he asked me, but I’ve never done ...

Being appointed as executor can be a significant responsibility, especially if the estate or family situation is complicated.

When someone passes away, the last thing their family should have to deal with is a complicated and drawn-out estate settlement. But without the right executor in place, that’s often what happens. An ...

Prior to the distribution of an estate by an executor to its beneficiaries, an executor must prepare an accounting which outlines the assets of an estate, its liabilities, and the expenses paid by an ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. It’s hardly cause for celebration. You’re the executor of an ...