When Can an Executor Start Paying the Heirs of an Estate?
“I have settled my mother’s estate and sent the final accounting paperwork to my three siblings. Two have signed off on the bond paperwork, but my one brother is nitpicking the statements, asking for invoices for the lawyer, the CPA, etc. Can I send the other two their share of the inheritance or do I need to wait until everyone signs off?”
Deciding Who Should Be Your Executor
“Even thinking about preparing or updating your estate planning documents is tough stuff. There are many variables to consider.”
Secretary’s Quiet Fortune Goes Mostly to Charity
96-year-old retired secretary leaves $8.2 million to charity, much to the surprise of her family.