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 ...

While carrying out someone's final wishes can be challenging, there's a proper way to manage these important duties and be viewed as a 'good' executor.

To continue our discussion of executors from last week, let’s talk about how executors are paid for what they do. • Distributing your property to those who you chose to receive it at the end of the ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

Being named the executor of a family member's or friend's estate is often seen as a compliment. But the reality is that managing the final wishes of the deceased is a daunting task that comes with its ...