Q: My uncle died, and the executor is supposed to make a distribution of cash to me. I received a receipt and release form from the executor, and it asks me to sign it before I get my money. Does this ...

One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate. This job is the responsibility of the executor, and it’s often no small feat. It ...

An executor is responsible for filing income tax returns on behalf of a decedent. The executor generally steps into the shoes of the decedent, having all the same tax election opportunities that the ...

What does an executor do, exactly? You could write a book on this topic, and some have. A typical executor: * Files the will and petition to start probate, accepts court appointment as executor and ...

Most executors know that completing a final tax return for the deceased is a core duty. But some are surprised to hear they may need to file a return for the estate itself—the T3 Statement of Trust ...