Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. Serving as the executor of an estate is not just an ...

The executor’s job is to step into the shoes of the deceased and ensure that assets are distributed according to the will, or, in the absence of one, in line with the laws of intestacy. It’s a role ...

Being named as an executor of an estate for someone is both an honor and an overwhelming responsibility. The person who passed away trusted you enough to handle their final affairs, but that trust ...

'My brother retains the money awarded to my father to this day. My mom is still alive.' "In New York state, shouldn't the money be transferred over to my mom, since she was the sole heir in his will?" ...