What are the duties of the executor of an estate?

The responsibilities of an estate executor include collecting property, hiring an estate attorney, publishing the necessary death certificates, locating accounts, business affiliations and tax documents, paying funeral expenses, and addressing debts and legal fees. Click this link for details about each of these processes.

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Executor of a Will: Distributing Personal Property of the Deceased

The executor of a will has many responsibilities that might seem more important, but unfortunately the distribution of the personal property of the deceased can be among the most difficult of the tasks the executor will face. Personal property is often not specifically mentioned in the will, and whether an estate is large or small, family members may have a difficult time agreeing who gets what. The executor of the will does have certain responsibilities with regard to distribution of personal property of the deceased.

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As executor, in what order should I handle my duties?

Executors (also known as estate administrators) are financial caretakers specifically assigned a decedent’s will. An executor plays an important role in protecting and distributing the estate of a deceased person to the proper family members. What many executors may not realize is that you are also responsible for making certain decisions and tying up any loose financial ends as well.

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