An executor of an estate is an individual appointed to administer the last will of a deceased person and carry out the instructions to manage the affairs. They are appointed either by thetestatoror a court. Executors ensure all assets in the will are accounted for and transfer these assets to...
Consider the complexity of the estate, whether you have the time to devote to the immediate responsibilities, and the multitude of duties that will come into play when the individual who wrote the will, referred to as the testator, passes away. The testator has other options if you decide yo...
The deceased's bank accounts are no longer valid, so the executor must open a new account in the name of the estate. Although bills can ultimately be paid from this account and it can accept deposits, the executor should notify creditors that the estate is in probate and payments are pendi...
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