Often, being named as an executor happens while you’re still answering condolence messages and planning a funeral. Someone ...

Estate planning can be difficult. In addition to the fact that it may bring up some uncomfortable feelings – like grappling with one’s mortality – there is also the fact that it can be a complex legal ...

However, you must also choose an executor, the person who will carry out your will's instructions.Choosing the wrong executor ...

Being named an executor of an estate likely means that you’ve lost someone close to you. Dealing with death is never easy and overseeing the estate can be complicated, but staying organized can help ...

One of the major decisions you must make when having a will prepared is, "who will be your executor?" Before making such an important decision, it is a good idea to understand what the duties of an ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions. QUESTION: My sister-in-law is executor for my father-in-law’s will. He received oil checks. He passed away and she is ...

My mother left her jewelry — the box and its contents — to me. I recently received paperwork from a company that my father had invested in. The issue is that my sister, who is the executor and power ...

A probate court can handle the distribution of an estate’s assets, but it’s not always an efficient process. What Is Probate? What Is Involved in Probate? How Long Will the Probate Process Take? Can ...