It should go without saying that navigating an inheritance among family can be one of the most stressful things in the world.

The executor’s job is to step into the shoes of the deceased and ensure that assets are distributed according to the will, or, in the absence of one, in line with the laws of intestacy. It’s a role ...

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If you’re already juggling work or live far away, think carefully about whether you can realistically commit. “You should insist on reviewing the will in advance,” Bowe adds. “Look at the scope of ...