A friend died recently. He had no children and did not own much property. He did have a Will, though, leaving everything to his long-time partner and naming her the Executrix (female Executor) of his ...

You could have been named executor in a will or you could be a prospective buyer of what has been a family residence. From the perspective of an executor/executrix, selling the family house can be one ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. If you die in some states and your son is appointed to handle your estate, he is the “executor.” If it’s your daughter ...

Sometimes clients suggest ideas that lend themselves easily to columns. This column resulted from a comment by a client who had been asked by a relative if he would be willing to serve as executor of ...

As an executor of an estate, it is all too common to have well-intentioned friends and family members who want to support and care for you offer their opinions and advice. While this can be helpful at ...

The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Any readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, ...

Less than 30% of the Irish population have written a Will. There is a reticence in carrying out what is a really important function - especially if you have family. Writing a Will should be a simple ...