What does an executor do, exactly? You could write a book on this topic, and some have. A typical executor: * Files the will and petition to start probate, accepts court appointment as executor and ...

When you die, all your debts must be settled, your final taxes paid and your assets distributed according to your wishes or, if you haven't written a will, in terms of the law of intestate succession.

In Louisiana, probate costs can differ widely depending on the estate’s value and complexity. When considering how much probate costs, you should account for common expenses like court filing fees, ...