One of my roles as an estate planning attorney is representing individuals who are named as personal representatives or executors of the estates of deceased persons. In Oregon, the person who ...

If you are appointed “personal representative” of an estate, it’s both an honor and a big responsibility – and one that can last for years. In Michigan, a personal representative is a person named in ...

The death of a loved one or close friend is a traumatic experience. In addition to the emotional anguish, those who are charged with dealing with the decedent’s personal and financial affairs ...

Personal representatives are tasked with managing estates when people die, either according to the terms of their will or the state laws that govern certain successions. An executor is a type of ...