After a loved one’s death, the executor has many duties. Here are six questions to help you know what to expect. Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Acting as the executor for a friend or loved one’s estate is a serious responsibility. The role involves major time and resource commitments during what may be a […]
By Julie A. Jacob
June 29, 2023
How to handle the debts of a loved one who dies When a loved one dies, settling their estate involves more than distributing assets. In many cases, it also means taking care of the person’Read More
By Claire Zulkey
June 16, 2022
A money manager can provide oversight and add value When Johanna Garsenstein visited her aging mother in Evanston, she was alarmed to see a large pile of envelopes asking for charity donations. “I knew something Read More
By Karen Purze
June 15, 2021
What happens to your online accounts, photos, and files after you die? Imagine if, at the time of your death, someone had to secure every digital asset that you owned or controlled. How easy — or Read More