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Losing a loved one is never easy — and if you’ve been named executor of their will, you’re also stepping into a big responsibility. An executor is the person legally appointed to settle the deceased’s ...

Being named an executor of an estate likely means that you’ve lost someone close to you. Dealing with death is never easy and overseeing the estate can be complicated, but staying organized can help ...

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 ...

The executor of a will is in charge of making sure the wishes of the deceased are carried out, as well as handling the final affairs of the estate. The executor has authority from the county probate ...

Gibson Kerr Solicitors unravel the complexities of being named an executor of a will, and the duties, costs and timelines that an executor has to be aware of. Did you know with a Digital Subscription ...

Being an executor to a will can be daunting, but the team at Gibson Kerr in Scotland can help. Here Lindsay MacLean, Head of Personal Law, explains how it works in practice. Did you know with a ...

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Discover how estate oversight works, why executors hold such broad power, and what heirs can expect when major estates ...