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Executor Duties
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Fox Valley Estate Planning Blog
Executors Fees in Illinois
When people die leaving debts, other obligations and property and funds to be distributed to the rightful beneficiaries, the default mechanism for handling those things is called probate. Probate is…
New Jersey Law Blog
Claims of an Executor Contrary to Interest of the Estate
Once an individual is appointed as the Executor of the Estate, the Executor may utilize Estate funds in order to undertake actions which are in the best interests of the…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
Services to the Estate or Services to the Executor?
A thorough read of the decision in Matter of Gomez 2018 NY Slip Op 32127(U) August 6, 2018 Surrogate's Court, Nassau County Docket Number: 2011-365510/B Judge: Margaret C. Reilly is an eye-opener. Look at the…
Archer Estate & Trust Litigation Law
In the Matter of the Estate of Edward J. Valentine, Sr., No. A-4434-16T3, 2018 WL 3131149 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. June 27, 2018)
By callen
09.05.2018In the Matter of the Estate of Edward J. Valentine, Sr., No. A-4434-16T3, 2018 WL 3131149 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. June 27, 2018) In the Matter of the Estate…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Top 5 Things to Remember If You’re the Executor
When a loved one passes away, there is no convenient checklist of duties provided to the bereaved detailing all the responsibilities that must be checked off the list. This is…
Texas Trusts, Estates and Taxes
Purgatory-The Crucial Time Between Date of Death and Appointment of Executor
A colleague of mine, who was named as executor under the will, is faced with the not uncommon circumstance of managing the two children heirs who don't like each other.…
New York Trusts & Estates Litigation
Executor’s Duties Before Receiving Letters
A nominated executor is obliged to secure estate assets even before the issuance of letters testamentary. But what if the nominated executor expends personal funds to preserve assets that she…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Avoiding Common Executor Mistakes
Being an estate executor is no easy task, so there are several common mistakes that you should avoid. First, you must understand your responsibilities before diving headfirst because your services…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Executor of an Estate’s Jobs
It is the executor of an estate’s job to make an inventory for probate. With this job, the executor will be making sure all is in order before going in…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Some Things To Keep In Mind When Asked To Serve As Executor
The task of being an executor of an estate is no small matter since it entails a tremendous amount of responsibility over the property of another while potentially being exposed…