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Should You Accept the Job of an Executor?

Let’s say that your close family member or friend passed away and you were surprised to learn that he or she named you as the executor of their will. You may be honored to take on the job, or ...
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Executors and Breach of Fiduciary Duty

After someone passes away, an executor or personal representative will be appointed to administer their estate during probate proceedings. The executor/personal representative will gather the ...
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Common Mistakes Made by Executors

Carrying out the job of an executor is no easy task. At first, it seems like an honor, but as time passes the executor soon realizes that it’s not all sunshine and roses. When people write their ...
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Choosing an Executor for Your Estate

After you’ve spoken to an estate planning attorney and learned the basic concepts of estate planning, next you’ll need to consider which people will help you carry out your wishes for your ...
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Fiduciary Duties of Estate Representatives

If you have been appointed as an executor or an administrator of an estate, in the eyes of the law you are what is called a fiduciary. A fiduciary is an individual whom another has placed a great deal ...
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