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I am seeking advice on selecting the executor for my husband’s and my estate. We are in our 80s. We have two children, both of whom are honest and responsible. One child has acquired significant ...

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When retirement benefits are payable to a decedent’s estate, what unique obligations and opportunities does the executor of the estate have with respect to those benefits? Last month, we looked at the ...

Your daughter is the eldest of your children and a successful accountant. She’s strong-willed and legendary for her razor-sharp sarcasm. Your son is a high school teacher. He’s proved to be a good ...