For financial advisors, personal property issues are often the first visible warning signs of a troubled estate. This is the point at which an executor problem can become a financial advisor problem.

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A trustworthy executor is someone who is reliable, honest, and responsible. They should have a reputation for integrity and be able to manage finances competently. The executor should be able to carry ...

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, ...