Executors and administrators of estates in Virginia must swear an oath before the probate clerk that they will “faithfully perform the duties of [their] office to the best of [their] judgment.” These ...

A fiduciary bond acts as a financial guarantee by ensuring a fiduciary acts in the best interest of the party the fiduciary ...

In In re Estate of Stewart, siblings filed claims regarding the administration of their father’s estate. No. 04-20-00103-CV, 2021 Tex. App. LEXIS 3897 (Tex. App.—San Antonio May 19, 2021, no pet.

When someone dies, others may be called on to manage their estate. An executor is charged with overseeing the distribution of someone’s assets according to the will or state inheritance laws if they ...

Advice offered by Marc Hebert, president of The Harbor Group Inc., a certified financial planner. If you have any questions about finance or if you'd like to suggest a future topic, email ...

Inheritance Funding reports probate delays can arise from will disputes, incomplete documents, complex assets, outstanding ...

Q. I need information on the duties of an executor when the time comes. Is there a publication on the basics of these duties in the order of importance, like a 1-2- 3 list of what to do? A. Here are ...

While teaching Estate Planning and Taxation at SFA, I prepared a handout on “Duties of the Executor.” It is detailed but is not all inclusive. Several of my students told me that they shared the ...

Explore Letters of Administration, including its definition, circumstances, the parties involved, process, and pros and cons.

COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochure on Wills, “Answers to Questions about Probate” and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, and Trusts. At the request of senior citizen groups, ...

Main consideration in replacing executor is the beneficiaries' welfare In an ongoing dispute over the disposition of a ...