Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers was at one point designated as a backup executor in the will of Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new document released by the Justice Department. In a 2014 ...

Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers was once designated as a successor executor in convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein’s will, positioning him to oversee Epstein’s estate if the primary ...

Creating a will is the first step toward responsible estate planning. However, you must also choose an executor, the person who will carry out your will's instructions. Choosing the wrong executor ...

My 27-year-old son has a dilemma. He’s the executor of his dad’s estate. (There’s no trust in place, but there is a will.) At this point, the estate has less than $100,000, if that matters. Is it ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Your brother made you a successor trustee of their living trust—not an executor—and you’re not obligated to accept ...

With wills being written and reviewed as part of inheritance tax (IHT) and succession planning, it is vital to understand the role of the executor – the person responsible for managing the estate and ...

Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and on ...

When planning for the future, writing a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited ...

Major Questions is a recurring series by Adam White, which analyzes the court’s approach to administrative law, agencies, and the lower courts. Please note that the views of outside contributors do ...

Last week, the Supreme Court took up Trump v. Slaughter, on whether presidents have constitutional power to fire the heads of the Federal Trade Commission without cause. The case centers on the ...