Here’s how to pick the executor of your estate. It may not be the person you think.

“Your daughter is the eldest of your children and a successful accountant. She’s strong-willed and legendary for her razor-sharp sarcasm.

Your son is a high school teacher. He’s proved to be a good money manager and is the peacemaker in the family.

You’re almost done with your estate planning but torn about whom to choose to be the executor of your estate. You don’t want to cause ill will between your children.