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Being named as an executor of an estate for someone is both an honor and an overwhelming responsibility. The person who passed away trusted you enough to handle their final affairs, but that trust ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. It’s hardly cause for celebration. You’re the executor of an ...

The executor’s job is to step into the shoes of the deceased and ensure that assets are distributed according to the will, or, in the absence of one, in line with the laws of intestacy. It’s a role ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. Serving as the executor of an estate is not just an ...

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 ...

As the sun sets on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025, the landscape of estate planning will undergo a significant shift. The current estate tax exclusion amount, which allows ...

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Prior to the distribution of an estate by an executor to its beneficiaries, an executor must prepare an accounting which outlines the assets of an estate, its liabilities, and the expenses paid by an ...