If someone has died, and an estate is to be administered, the executor or executrix, also known as the fiduciary, is responsible for gathering the property or assets of the estate. This task requires the fiduciary to track down and list whatever property the departed owned at the time of death. These assets may include cash, bank accounts, investments, real … Read More
We have just had a death in the family. What should be done with our loved one’s property?
First of all, take some time to deal with the immediate consequences of your loved one’s death. Make appropriate arrangements with the funeral home and also care for yourself. There is usually no need to rush to the lawyer’s office. As soon as you are ready, bring the loved one’s Last Will and Testament and other important documents to the … Read More