The executor of a will plays a very important role in the process of closing a deceased individual’s estate. Although many think of executors as simply the people who inform heirs of what they’ve ...

Although it’s never fun to think about, estate planning is an important part of life, especially as we grow older. Many people choose to create a last will and testament to dictate how to bequeath ...

The majority of Canadians appoint family over friends as the executor of their will, according to a BMO Financial Group study. However, with executor responsibilities consisting of nearly 50 tasks ...

The executor of a will has a serious responsibility that can also bring stress and family conflict. If you were appointed as a reluctant executor and your family is now pointing the finger at you for ...

Executor duties can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Here's advice. Q: We just placed my 99-year old bachelor uncle off his farm and into in a senior’s lodge. He seems to be going downhill rapidly ...

When John Wilson was asked to act as an executor for his second cousin's estate, he was honoured. The cousin, who died last year at the age of 97, had lived with Mr. Wilson's family when he was a baby ...

This article was published 21/09/2020 (1904 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Last week we had a question about choosing an executor for a Will and to follow up I want to go ...

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Clients who are named as an executor in a will, or who are asked to perform the job when the deceased did not name an executor, should think carefully before accepting the appointment. Serving as an ...