What duties does an executor have—and what if they mishandle assets? | NC

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Q: What legal duties does an executor have, and what can beneficiaries do if the executor mishandles money or property? A: An executor, also called a personal representative, is a fiduciary. That means they must act in good faith and with reasonable care—gather the deceased person’s assets, protect them from loss, keep estate money separate from personal money, keep good records, pay valid debts…