A testator may nominate any natural person, including a spouse or a child, but should not underestimate the complexity of the process and the pressure and responsibility that place on someone who is ...

The dispute regarding the administration of the estate of Mrs Kathleen Lilley has highlighted an uncomfortable risk. The appointment of a professional executor should, in principle, foster a sense of ...

There may come a time when a parent or loved one assigns you the role of executor of their estate. This might not be a surprise if they’ve had a conversation with you early on about their final wishes ...

Misplacing the original Will before lodging it with the Master of the High Court can lead to delays, additional costs or even legal disputes among heirs. Solution: Always ensure your Will is stored in ...

The big four High Street banking groups have agreed to reform the way they sell will-writing and executor services. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said customers were in danger of appointing banks ...

Toronto, Canada, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Financial Concierge, a Canadian based company offering professional executor and power of attorney assistance to families, busy professionals and ...

Johannesburg - The role of an estate executor has been largely misunderstood, according to Geraldine Macpherson, senior legal adviser at Liberty. While it is true that an executor is responsible for ...

Content from The Globe’s weekly Retirement newsletter. To subscribe click here. Sheila Mitchell wasn’t quite ready for her retirement in early 2020, at age 63. After working for about 40 years, Ms.