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E177 Yes, I Can Be Your Executor Outside New York State

E177 Yes, I Can Be Your Executor Outside New York State

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I keep getting calls, asking me to be executor outside New York. I’m flattered, and honored, and yes AVAILABLE for that role.

  1. Locality becoming less important
  2. In-state agent requirement
  3. Reciprocal nonresident executor law

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E170 How to Name a Professional Executor in Your DIY Will

E170 How to Name a Professional Executor in Your DIY Will

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Against all advice, you’ve decided to use a DIY will. But you also want to name me your professional executor.

Today we’ll discuss:

  1. When you call me
  2. Show me your DIY will
  3. Supervised signings

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E168 Stay in Touch with Your Professional Executor

E168 Stay in Touch with Your Professional Executor

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So you’ve named me executor in your will (or trustee of your trust). What’s next?

We’ll discuss:

  1. Regular check-in calls
  2. Where are your documents?
  3. How else I keep in touch
  4. How I’ll be informed when you pass

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E164 Can I Be Your Executor in Another State (Outside New York)?

E164 Can I Be Your Executor in Another State (Outside New York)

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Yes, I can and have served as executor for clients outside of New York. You just need to be aware of the pros and cons.

Pros:

  1. General legal and tax knowledge
  2. Independence
  3. General understanding of process

Cons:

  1. No local knowledge
  2. No boots on the ground
  3. More expensive

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3 Commons Mistakes When Choosing the Executor

E152 3 Common Mistakes When Choosing the Executor

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Your executor is NOT your best man, maid of honor, best friend, or favorite child.

We’ll discuss:

  1. Making sure your Executor qualifies
  2. It’s not about “favorites”
  3. Not a “job” to hand out as charity

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E86 How To Choose The Right Trustee For Your Family Trust 956x538

E86 How To Choose The Right Trustee For Your Family Trust

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Family trusts can give lots of benefits and protections. But only with the right trustee running things.

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How to Choose the Right Executor for Your Will [Podcast]

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(1) Trust is Key, (2) Take Age Into Consideration, (3) Put One Person in Charge of the Will, (4) Learn the Residency Rules Where You Live, and (5) Know When a Trust Makes Sense

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How to Choose the Right Trustee for Your Estate [Podcast]

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(1) Should my trustee be my spouse or child? (2) Should my trustee be my attorney, accountant or other trusted adviser? (3) Should my trustee be a bank or trust company? (4) Would having more than one trustee be my best option instead?

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