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Should a Family Member Be an Executor? Key Considerations and Alternatives

Family members are the people we trust the most, but are they a good fit to handle our estates when we pass?

Bank Executor Services Versus Independent Executors: Understanding Your Executor Options

Want to work with a corporate executor but not sure where to start? ClearEstate compares professional executors from banks and other institutions.

A Will Is Not an Estate Plan

Why this distinction matters more than most Canadians—and their advisors—realize

Executor of a Will: What the Role Involves and When to Seek Professional Help

Preparing an estate plan and feeling unsure about who to name as executor, or even what the role entails? We explain below.

What a California Executor Is Personally Responsible For — and What They’re Not

Being named executor in California often lands like a quiet obligation — a name on a piece of paper you didn’t expect to see so soon. Suddenly, the title carries weight.

Introducing Empathy to Estate Bureaucracy

ClearEstate’s origin story: how grief, inefficiency, and compassion inspired Alex to build a fintech that brings empathy and efficiency to estate planning and settlement

Should Your Lawyer Be Executor of Your Will? Considerations

Wondering if your attorney can serve as executor? Discover the benefits, challenges, and alternatives in estate planning.

What Happens to Sole Proprietorship After Death

Discover what happens to a sole proprietorship when the owner dies and how to secure your business's future.