Here’s a tale of caution about being an executor, the person you appoint in a will to oversee your estate after your death. The cast includes a 73-year-old high-school-educated homemaker named ...

Q. I am one of three executors of an estate that’s approximately $3.24 million. We are trying to determine the commissions to take for 2022. The first commission is the income commission of 6%, to be ...

When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. But what happens if the executor of a will dies? While that’s a rarity, it can create complications as someone else ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...