'There's no trust in place, but there is a will' "How long does it take for an executor to be able to access the account and pay the debts of the deceased?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, ...

John Branca and John McClain, the executors of Michael Jackson's estate, are seeking $115,000 in legal fees from Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson. According to Us Weekly, Branca and McClain filed ...

Earlier this year, Katherine Jackson, mother of Michael Jackson made headlines when she sued her late son’s estate for legal fees. At the time, she stated that she had racked up more than $500,000 in ...

Michael Jackson's estate, led by executor John Branca, is challenging Paris Jackson's request for $1.16 million in legal fees ...

High-profile estate disputes often capture public attention because of the personalities involved. Beneath the headlines, these conflicts highlight all-too-frequent issues that arise in estates of all ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

The executors of Michael Jackson’s estate have asked for more than $100,000 in costs and attorneys’ fees for their ongoing legal dispute with Paris Jackson. In a January 9 filing obtained by People ...

Lawrence “Larry” Sprung is the founder and lead wealth advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc®. Since establishing the firm in 2004, Larry has prioritized personalized financial planning for families. His ...

An executor of a will is a person or organisation appointed to carry out the wishes of someone who has passed away, as laid out in their will. This role involves managing the deceased person’s estate, ...

'My brother retains the money awarded to my father to this day. My mom is still alive.' "In New York state, shouldn't the money be transferred over to my mom, since she was the sole heir in his will?" ...

As discussed in a previous blog, prior to an executor making distributions from an estate he/she must produce an accounting which the beneficiaries of an estate are entitled to review. Provided that ...