Following the death of a loved one, there may be fear and uncertainty about what to expect. However, needs must be attended to on behalf of the deceased. Specifically, an estate executor must be ...

My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved ...

You are not an executor until the court admits the decedent’s will to probate, signs an order appointing you as executor, and you take the executor’s oath. Courtesy / Getty Images/iStockphoto If you ...

My sister has written to me, saying she is upset that I had mentioned paying off some of my debts with dad’s inheritance. I ...

In life, Facebook is a go-to place for many to share with friends and family. But what happens to your profile when you die? Now, Facebook is giving users a say in that. Facebook is announcing ...

Dear Amy: Our widowed father died three years ago. He left a moderate estate to his seven children. Our sister “Tracy” was named executor. She sold his condo and accessed various accounts and divided ...

In life, Facebook is a go-to place for many to share with friends and family. But what happens to your profile when you die? Now, Facebook is giving users a say in that. Facebook is announcing ...