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What Does an Executor Do?

The executor of an estate has an important job -- protecting a deceased person's property, winding up their financial affairs, and distributing inheritances. The law does not require an executor (also called personal representative) to be a legal or financial expert, but the executor must be patient, honest, and willing to deal with both the emotional issues that surround a death, plus a big pile of paperwork. Sound overwhelming? With the right help, it doesn't have to be.

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Do I inherit my mother's debts?

My mother passed away quite recently. I've been taking care of her house, and notice that credit card bills and so forth are starting to pile up. Who's responsible for these? Am I, since I have inherited some money and property from her? When I notify the creditors of her death, will that make me responsible?

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Forms for Executors

  1. Notice to Creditor of Death
  2. Notice to Stop Social Security Payments After a Death
  3. General Notice of Death
  4. Obituary Information Fact Sheet
  5. Notice to Deceased's Homeowner's Insurance Company
  6. Notice to Deceased's Vehicle Insurance Company
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