I received an inheritance from my father’s estate, but the executor wants me to give it back. What should I do?

The attorney for my late father stated that all beneficiaries needed to wait 10 months before disbursements from the sale of ...

My father’s estate was awarded $50K in a class-action lawsuit. My brother, as executor, kept the money. What can we do?

M y pop passed away in 2000. His estate was awarded $50,000 in a class-action lawsuit over his cause of death. My brother was ...
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Choosing an executor is a vital part of the estate planning process

Simply put, an executor manages the last will and testament of someone who dies. Acting as an executor is an honor and a huge responsibility. As the designated representative of the deceased, ...
MarketWatch

What to do if you’re the executor of a loved one’s estate — starting with when to pay the taxes

When a loved one who was financially comfortable passes away, there will be tax issues. You may be the heir responsible for dealing with them, and major bucks could be in play. This column addresses ...

‘She did a lot of things behind my back’: My father excluded me from his will. My ‘sneaky’ sister, his executor, is to blame.

I was not provided with any information, including the copy of our father’s death certificate, a copy of the will and/or ...