How to Be the Executor of an Estate
Posted in Dinar Recaps Archives on 7/26/2019
How to Be the Executor of an Estate: Duties & Responsibilities
Beth Braverman Jun 4, 2019
Dealing with the aftermath of the death of a loved one can be an incredibly emotional time. That said, it’s also a very important time financially, for you and for other people named in this person’s last will and testament.
If you’ve been named the executor of an estate, duties include making sure all of your loved one’s belongings are collected and distributed in accordance with their wishes. Being named an executor of a will is a big honor, but it’s also a big responsibility.
Follow these steps to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
1. Find the Will Naming You Executor of the Estate
Start by finding the original will. “There’s only one original document, or there should be,” says Mari Galvin, a partner at the law firm Cassin & Cassin, who specializes in estate planning. “That’s presented to the court to be verified as the true wishes of the decedent, done according to the statutes.”
The deceased person’s attorney will typically have the will. If this person didn’t have a lawyer, or you don’t have their lawyer’s contact information, check file cabinets, safe deposit boxes and desk drawers.
Once you find the will, keep it in a safe place where you’ll have continuing access to it. If there’s no will, a probate court will appoint an executor to administer the will in accordance with the state law. If you’ve been named executor but don’t want to do the job, the court will appoint someone else.
2. Secure the Property
If your loved one has left behind an empty home, it’s important to make sure that the property is protected. Remove any tangible items of value and change the locks on the doors. That way you’ll ensure no one can enter the property without your permission..
You’ll also want to forward any mail to yourself, and update the insurance company that the property is now vacant. If damage occurs to the property while it’s in probate, the executor of the will could be liable for the costs if she hasn’t taken reasonable steps to protect it.
If family members or others ask about specific items in the home, it’s your legal responsibility to inventory everything first. If any creditors are owed money from the estate, they should get paid first, even if other distributions are explicitly outlined in the will. Otherwise, you might end up without enough cash on hand to settle outstanding debts, Galvin says.
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Mot: Christmas 1881
Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those who squandered their means and then never had enough for the necessities. But for those who were genuinely in need, his heart was as big as all outdoors.
It was from him that I learned the greatest joy in life comes from giving, not from receiving.
It was Christmas Eve, 1881. I was fifteen years old and feeling like the world had caved in on me because there just hadn't been enough money to buy me the rifle that I'd wanted for Christmas.
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Tishwash: The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve
A beautiful read during this magical season
The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn't hate Christmas, just couldn't find a reason to celebrate.
He was sitting there looking at the snow that had been falling for the last hour and wondering what it was all about when the door opened and a homeless man stepped through.
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Mot: One of the most famous Christmas scenes in movie history was filmed in secret
One of the most famous Christmas scenes in movie history was filmed in secret, right in front of thousands of New Yorkers who didn’t know what was going on.
When you watch Miracle on 34th Street, you’re not looking at a Hollywood set or paid extras. You’re seeing a real moment from 1946, captured as it happened.
Director George Seaton decided not to use a studio and instead put his cast in the real Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Mot: Christmas 1881
Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those who squandered their
means and then never had enough for the necessities. But for those who were
genuinely in need, his heart was as big as all outdoors. It was from him
that I learned the greatest joy in life comes from giving, not from receiving.
It was Christmas Eve, 1881. I was fifteen years old and feeling like the
world had caved in on me because there just hadn't been enough money to buy
me the rifle that I'd wanted for Christmas. We did the chores early that
night for some reason. I just figured Pa wanted a little extra time so we
could read in the Bible.
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Christopher Klein
Ebenezer Scrooge and the Grinch had nothing on the 17th-century Puritans, who actually banned the public celebration of Christmas in the Massachusetts Bay Colony for an entire generation.
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In a reversal of modern practices, the Puritans kept their shops and schools open and churches closed on Christmas, a holiday that some disparaged as “Foolstide.”
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Mot: THE LITTLE WHITE ENVELOPE:
"It's just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past ten years.
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Knowing he felt this way, I decided one year to bypass the usual shirts, sweaters, ties and so forth. I reached for something special just for Mike. The inspiration came in an unusual way.
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A NEW CHRISTMAS STORY . . .This story is better than any greeting card.
The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been
anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to
him. He didn't hate Christmas, just couldn't find a reason to celebrate.
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you, but I don't mean to intrude," said the stranger. "I see you're busy,
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