What Is Executor Misconduct? What to Do If the Executor Is Mishandling Estate Funds
The executor of an estate is tasked with distributing the estate’s assets to heirs – but what if they don’t do a very good job? From well-meaning incompetence to dishonest self-dealing, there’s a lot that can go wrong. If you think the executor is mishandling the...
What to Do if a Friend Asks You to Be the Executor of a Will
When you write a will, you typically name an executor of the estate who will be in charge of distributing the estate’s assets. This job often goes to a family member, such as a spouse or adult child, but in some cases, it may go to a friend. If a friend asks you to be...
How Vehicles Are Handled in Probate
After a house, a car is often the most valuable piece of property a person owns. Cars can also have practical value as well as sentimental value. When you put this all together, it’s clear that how vehicles are handled in probate can be a key issue for an executor or...
Higher Estate Tax Exemptions Are Set to End – Is Your Estate Plan Ready?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act raised the threshold for gift and estate tax exemptions, allowing people to give more of their estate away without being subject to federal estate taxes. This provision is set to expire soon, with big implications for estate planning. You may...