Q: My will names my wife as executor. If she resigns, our three children are named as backup co-executors. My wife has indicated she is not interested in serving, and she would like for our son to ...

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Often, being named as an executor happens while you’re still answering condolence messages and planning a funeral. Someone you loved has died, and overnight you become the person everyone expects to ...

As a beneficiary of an estate, you may be expecting to receive your inheritance in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, the process to properly administer an estate prior to distributions being made by an ...

Lawrence "Larry" Sprung is the founder and lead wealth advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc®. Since establishing the firm in 2004, Larry has prioritized personalized financial planning for families. His ...