While carrying out someone's final wishes can be challenging, there's a proper way to manage these important duties and be viewed as a 'good' executor.

A will ensures your assets are passed on to the heirs of your choosing. You can complete simple wills using software, but it might be better to hire an attorney if your finances are complex. In ...

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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Ebony Howard is a certified public accountant and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor tax expert. She ...