When someone passes away, the executor steps in to handle their estate. It sounds simple, but executor mistakes can turn a sad time into a family nightmare. Arguments, lawsuits, and broken relationships often start with one person’s misstep. If you’re named as an executor, or you care about what happens to your family’s assets, you need to know what can go wrong. The right moves can keep things peaceful. The wrong ones can lead to years of fighting. Here are nine executor mistakes that often lead to legal battles within families.
