But according to A. Tappan Wilder, the playwright's nephew and literary executor, professional productions have doubled since 2005, including two separate hit revivals newly opened in Chicago and New York.
This executor must be captured.
Now an executor, who can be a family member, friend or professional adviser, must consider the income tax effect of selling property that has increased in value, whether a security, art or real estate, Ms. Harrington said.
With that in mind, if you don't have a friend or a relative who you think can complete these duties in a satisfactory manner, don't worry attorneys, accountants and other professionals can act as an executor for a fee, usually derived from the deceased person's estate.
Of course, individual executors, be they family or friends, can always call the experts when their own knowledge falls short, but Mr. Zaritsky would rather see a professional put in the role of executor.
However, to assess civil fraud penalties, for which there is no statute of limitations, or to bring prosecutions for tax crimes, the government would have to prove that the values were artificially lowered and, based on the allegations, that the executors willfully conspired with professional appraisers to evade gift or estate taxes.
If, however, you don't have a friend or relative you feel comfortable with, you could name a third party executor like a bank, trust company or a professional who has experience dealing with estates.
Now an executor, who can be a family member, friend or professional adviser, must consider the income tax effect of selling property that has increased in value, whether a security, art or real estate.
Because executors are asked to handle assets in a professional manner, you should ideally select an individual with a background in business or law.
