Executor’s Guide: Settling a Loved One’s Estate or Trust (2nd Edition)

Executor’s Guide: Settling a Loved One’s…
by: Mary Randolph
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Settling an estate can be like moving through a maze — let The Executor’s Guide lead the way.

If you’re faced with wrapping up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed by all the work ahead — especially when you’re grieving. But with the right legal and practical information, you can do it.

The Executor’s Guide will show you how to get organized, get the help you need and make progress one step at a time. Let it help you navigate an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. It explains:

*preparing for the job of executor or trustee *the first steps to take *claiming life insurance, Social Security and other benefits *making sense of a will *what to do if there is no will *how to determine whether probate is necessary *caring for children and their property *taxes *an overview of probate court proceedings *dealing with family members *handling trusts *looking up your state’s laws *working with lawyers, appraisers, accountants and other experts

The 2nd edition contains updated tables outlining key points of each state’s laws, the latest information on estate taxes and worksheets that help you stay organized and on track.

bahari on February 5, 2011 | Filed Under hawaii property guide

7 Comments

David on April 10th, 2011

Clear and comprehensive
If you have a small estate to execute, this should be enough. If you have a larger one (large enough to be filing a federal estate tax return), pay attention to the book’s…

seattle sue on May 1st, 2011

Excellent Resource
This book was a huge asset in dealing with the many details involved in the death of a loved one. The family is usually in a situation of shock and grief and so many details need…

Bunker on May 7th, 2011

Executor’s Guide
Arrived promptly, in great shape. The more I read it, the more things I have to do to make it easy for our survivors. It has information I never thought of.

Professor Donald Mitchell on March 28th, 2011

A Practical, Savvy, and Sensitive Resource That Will Save You Time, Money, and Aggravation
“For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.” — Hebrews 9:16 (NKJV)

It’s a sad day when a loved one dies.

tall-latte on June 16th, 2011

Better to consult an attorney, but this book can help
I personally think this topic is too complex to tackle without an attorney, but if you have already decided to do it yourself, then this book is a great resource and has lots of…

Reader on June 8th, 2011

Very helpful
This book has been very helpful and very comprehensive as I work to understand and administer my father’s estate.

Published 10 months ago by Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars
Think of it as a guide of life and death

Settling a loved one’s estate and/or trust can be added stress during a time of mourning. And best thing to do is read and re-read this information before it is time…

Jenny J.J.I. on March 16th, 2011

Great book to have in your library
I haven’t been in a position like this yet but this book will take you through the entire process-from the time of death to the final closing of the estate.

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