Dick and Jane came to see me shortly after Lizzie, Dick's mother, a widow, died in Chatham, Massachusetts. Dick indicated that he was named the executor of his mother's will. Despite having advised Dick that his mother should consider re-titling her assets in order to avoid probate, she either r...
Frequently Asked Questions -- Probate How Do I Open an Estate Account? After someone has passed away and you have been appointed Personal Representative (this used to be called the Executor) you now have the task of gathering up all the assets and paying bills. You need an estate account, us...
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