Which

Tips for being a good executor from those who have taken on the role before

Having worked at the BBC and in commercial radio before joining Which?, James produces our always-on podcasts, and oversaw the launch of our member-exclusive podcasts in 2025. Being an executor for a ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Do executors have to pay outstanding fees and debts to settle an estate?

Dear Liz: Our dad is 93 and has a reverse mortgage on his house, where he lived until recently with my brother and my brother’s friend. In August, we had to move Dad into assisted living. Shortly ...
Which

Executors left out in the cold by banks

Holly covers personal finance topics from credit cards to wills. She enjoys turning complex money matters into clear, practical advice. Whether it’s totting up tax bills or dealing with disputes over ...
The Hill

Larry Summers listed as backup executor in 2014 version of Epstein’s will

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers was previously listed as a successor executor in convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s will, deepening his connection to the late millionaire. The Justice ...
New York Post

Jeffrey Epstein named Larry Summers, Jes Staley as estate executors in draft wills, DOJ records show

Jeffrey Epstein named Jes Staley and Lawrence Summers as executors of his estate in draft wills, newly released Justice Department records show — a revelation that brings fresh scrutiny to the late ...
The Guardian

Jes Staley and Larry Summers made executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, files reveal

Former Barclays boss and ex-US Treasury secretary named in versions of will of convicted child sex offender The former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley and the ex-US Treasury secretary Larry ...
MarketWatch

‘He’s executor of his dad’s estate’: Should my son use his late father’s bank account to pay for funeral expenses?

My 27-year-old son has a dilemma. He’s the executor of his dad’s estate. (There’s no trust in place, but there is a will.) At this point, the estate has less than $100,000, if that matters. Is it ...
Los Angeles Times

What do I have to do as an executor of a living trust?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Your brother made you a successor trustee of their living trust—not an executor—and you’re not obligated to accept ...
Farmers Weekly

Executors and trustees – their roles and responsibilities

With wills being written and reviewed as part of inheritance tax (IHT) and succession planning, it is vital to understand the role of the executor – the person responsible for managing the estate and ...
Financial Post

My dad had more bills than assets. Do we need an executor?

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. My father died not too ...
SCOTUSblog

Is Humphrey’s Executor headed for Slaughter?

Major Questions is a recurring series by Adam White, which analyzes the court’s approach to administrative law, agencies, and the lower courts. Please note that the views of outside contributors do ...