What are the duties of the executor of an estate?

The responsibilities of an estate executor include collecting property, hiring an estate attorney, publishing the necessary death certificates, locating accounts, business affiliations and tax documents, paying funeral expenses, and addressing debts and legal fees. Click this link for details about each of these processes.

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As executor, in what order should I handle my duties?

Executors (also known as estate administrators) are financial caretakers specifically assigned a decedent’s will. An executor plays an important role in protecting and distributing the estate of a deceased person to the proper family members. What many executors may not realize is that you are also responsible for making certain decisions and tying up any loose financial ends as well.

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