Q. My sister and I are both equal beneficiaries of my mother’s estate in New Jersey. We also both hired attorneys and the executor, a family friend, is moving slowly. It’s been more than a year and ...

Q. What is the purpose of filing nonintervention and waiver of bond on behalf of an executor? And whose duty is it to construct the inventory of the estate and is it included in court filings to avoid ...

An executor is responsible for managing the deceased's finances, settling debts and distributing assets as outlined in the will. Tasks of an executor include notifying authorities, closing accounts ...

Being named an executor is no small task. It’s a role filled with responsibilities that can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one. Executors have a list of ...

O.J. Simpson’s final will was filed in Clark County, Nev., on April 12, two days after his death at 76 Ethan Miller/Getty After initially bristling at the prospect of Ron Goldman's family getting ...

As might be expected the subject of executor’s fees arises as a regular topic when administering an estate. Some family members, not wanting to deal with dissention in the ranks or believing their ...

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it would reconsider Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a landmark 1935 ruling responsible for the creation of modern federal agencies which have operated ...

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing President Donald Trump for attempting to fire her, bringing a lawsuit that could tee up the Supreme Court to overturn a 1935 ruling that largely shields ...

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