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'He's executor of his dad's estate': Should my son use his late father's bank account to pay for funeral expenses?

'There's no trust in place, but there is a will' "How long does it take for an executor to be able to access the account and pay the debts of the deceased?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, ...

Do executors have to pay outstanding fees and debts to settle an estate?

Executors are not personally liable for unpaid debts or lender losses. Costs are paid from the estate or prioritized by law.

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?

How to avoid the strong potential for family strife.
Forbes

Executor Beware: Personal Liability For Unpaid Estate Tax And More

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 ...
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I received an inheritance from my father's estate, but the executor wants me to give it back. What should I do?

'The attorney for my late father stated that all beneficiaries needed to wait 10 months before disbursements from the sale of the home could be released' "The executor has failed to finalize my father ...

What happens when an executor delays probate or mismanages an estate — and what beneficiaries can do about it

Add to that the distribution of assets and the stress of probate, and there’s the strong potential for conflict — especially ...
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How to choose the right executor for your estate

The role of an executor is to step into your shoes after your death to ensure that your assets are distributed in the best interests of your estate and those that you love. In this article, we unpack ...