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Executors left out in the cold by banks

Holly covers personal finance topics from credit cards to wills. She enjoys turning complex money matters into clear, ...

Do executors have to pay outstanding fees and debts to settle an estate?

Our dad is 93 and has a reverse mortgage on his house, where he lived until recently with my brother and my brother’s friend.
Wealth Management

Executor Liable for Taxes and Penalties for Botched Late-Filed Return

The facts of Estate Spenlinhauer v Commissioner (U.S. Tax Court, Dec. 30, 2025) read like an instruction manual on how to ...
Black Enterprise

Here’s What You Need To Know As Executor Of An Estate

Following the death of a loved one, there may be fear and uncertainty about what to expect. However, needs must be attended to on behalf of the deceased. Specifically, an estate executor must be ...
JD Supra

Legal and Accounting Services for Trustees and Executors in California

Most people are completely unaware of the heavy personal legal and financial responsibility they accept when they agree to ...
Florida Today

Estate planning: Choose an executor who'll ensure your wishes are honored when you're gone

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 ...
JD Supra

Texas Supreme Court Holds That Executor Who Is Also The Sole Beneficiary Of The Estate Can Represent The Estate Pro Se

In Suday v. Suday, the executor was also the sole beneficiary of her mother’s estate. No. 24-1009, __ Tex. LEXIS __ (Tex. June 27, 2025) (per curiam). She engaged in substantial litigation seeking to ...