If you have been nominated in a person’s Last Will and Testament as the Executor (the person whom collects the assets and distributes them and manages the estate) you will not be able to perform your duties unless you have been appointed by the Court as the Executor. Your appointment is reflected through the Letter [...]
Category Archives: Executor Responsibilities
June 26, 2010
Post Funeral Planning Checklist
This list is meant as a starting point on what should happen after someone passes away. You should consult with an experienced probate attorney before taking any action. Items to Find and Secure: The Last Will and Testament and Trust Documents Keys to safe deposit box Life insurance policies Business partnership agreements Decedent’s checkbook ATM [...]
November 4, 2009
Advanced Medical Directives: The Lessons Of Terri Schiavo
The Terri Schiavo case involved a seven-year long legal effort by Michael Schiavo to have his wife, Terri Schiavo, who was diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) for several years, disconnected from life support. Michael, as Terri’s guardian, had entered a do not resuscitate order for her but was convinced by the [...]
January 12, 2009
Federal Tax Identification Number for an Estate Account
Once the Letters Testamentary have been issued by the Clerk of the Court, the Executor is responsible for obtaining what is called a Federal Tax Identification Number (IRS Form SS-4). This number is similar to a Social Security number issued to an Individual person. It will be used when the Executor opens an Estate Account [...]
