When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. But what happens if the executor of a will dies? While that’s a rarity, it can create complications as someone else ...

Distributing any remaining assets after all estate debts are paid to those individuals or organizations named in the will When creating a will, you have the power to choose who should serve as your ...

You may feel overwhelmed and even resentful. You can even refuse to take on the role, but if your relative named you because ...

Being asked to be an executor of someone’s last will and testament is in many ways a great honour. What higher compliment can you receive than being entrusted to put into motion the final wishes of ...

A last will and testament ensures your belongings are bequeathed to your family and your last earthly wishes are fulfilled after your death. But getting your affairs in order in the social media age ...

LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father has lost his bid to challenge the appointment of executors of his son’s will, with a judge saying he has no legal standing. The judge said on Tuesday ...

LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s mother asked for a judge’s ruling Friday on whether she can challenge the authority of two men named in her son’s will as executors of his estate without ...

Dear Liz: A lifelong friend has made me executor of his will. He has one brother who is named in the will only to be told that he is not included. My friend’s estate is left to two other lifelong ...