Estate administration

When a loved one passes away, navigating the complexities of estate administration can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time. Many families find themselves asking important questions about the powers of estate administrators, who can serve in this role, and when legal assistance becomes necessary. Can an Administrator of an Estate Take Everything? Can an administrator of an estate take everything? The simple answer is no. An estate administrator (sometimes called a personal representative or executor) has a fiduciary duty to follow the deceased's wishes as outlined in their will or, if there is no will, to follow state intestacy laws. [...]