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My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved one's estate Most people need time to process things when a family member dies.

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When you die, if you haven't listed a joint owner or beneficiary for your savings account, your bank will typically freeze your account and verify whether a will exists before distributing the funds.

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Obtaining a grant of probate is no longer a quick process, and there is an increasing number of reports of some estates taking years to be processed.