The executor of an estate is the person tasked with tying up a deceased person’s affairs. Often, the duty falls to a spouse or another family member but can also be an attorney, an accountant or ...

When you die, all your debts must be settled, your final taxes paid and your assets distributed according to your wishes or, if you haven't written a will, in terms of the law of intestate succession.

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As our population ages, more people are taking on the role of executor of a loved one’s estate. For most of us, that means starting at square one, and asking what an executor actually does. Sara ...

Imagine this scenario: Christine is in her 70s and needs to revise her will. The last time she looked at the document, her husband was still alive and their three children were toddlers. A lot has ...

When planning for the future, writing a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones.

At Gibson Kerr, we have many years of supporting clients to manage their estates and want to highlight the importance of appointing an executor for your will. In Scotland, the role of an executor is ...

An executor is an individual or institution appointed in a will to manage the deceased's assets, pay debts, and distribute the remaining assets to beneficiaries. The executor must act in the best ...