Q: Let’s say someone — we’ll call him “me” — has been named executor for an elderly friend, even after telling him I don’t want the job. He has no one else to give the position to, no relatives or ...

The old saying that “you can’t pick your family” may be true. But you can pick the executor of your estate and it doesn’t have to be a member of your family. Sometimes, in fact, it’s better when the ...

Another day, another lawsuit update. Paris Jackson has intensified her battle over control and transparency within Michael Jackson’s estate, accusing the two executors of prioritizing their own ...

Effective planning should ensure available cash flow and secure financial conditions for surviving spouses, preventing family ...

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, ...

Lawrence "Larry" Sprung is the founder and lead wealth advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc®. Since establishing the firm in 2004, Larry has prioritized personalized financial planning for families. His ...

Administering an estate that owns a business presents unique challenges for executors in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where the obligations of estate administration intersect with the operational ...

Debt collectors have a limited time to make claims against an estate, so it's important to know that firm deadline.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Digital assets now are a major cause of problems settling and ...