My dad died 4 years ago and I already got my inheritance. Now my sister, the executor, wants the money back. Do I have to return it?

At the time, the attorney said all beneficiaries needed to wait eight months before the proceeds of the sale would be ...

The digital estate issue families discover too late

Estate law often collides with tech privacy rules, leaving families locked out of email, photos, and online accounts.

My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved one's estate

You may feel overwhelmed and even resentful. You can even refuse to take on the role, but if your relative named you because they trusted you above everyone else, you may feel obliged (1). If you find ...
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If someone asks you to be an executor... run a mile

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 ...