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What Does an Executor of a Will Do: Legal Tasks, Timelines and Tips

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. An executor is the person legally appointed to settle the deceased’s ...
Moneyweb

Executor duties: Why professional expertise matters more than family ties

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

Estate planning: Choose an executor who'll ensure your wishes are honored when you're gone

Selecting an executor for your estate is one of the most crucial decisions in the estate planning process. The executor will be responsible for managing your assets, ensuring that your wishes are ...
The Pantagraph

Chris Ruedi: How to make your executor’s job easier

The executor of an estate is the person tasked with tying up a deceased person’s affairs. Often, the duty falls to a spouse or another family member but can also be an attorney, an accountant or ...
Morningstar

You've Written Your Will - But Is Your Executor Ready?

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EstateExec™, the leading online software for estate executors and their lawyers, now supports people who have recently written a will and want to ...
Moneyweb

From will to winding up: Understanding estate administration

The process can be complex and emotionally taxing, but much of the difficulty can be avoided with proactive planning.
Morningstar

I'm the executor of my mother's will. She left $160,000 in a secret savings account. Should I tell my siblings?

Imagine one of your siblings was the executor. How would you feel if they presented a final accounting and, to your surprise, a $160,000 savings account appeared. You might wonder or ask, "Why didn't ...