Executor's Guide, The

The step-by-step guide to serving as an executor, trustee, or estate representative

If you need to wrap up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmedespecially when you're grieving. But you can do it, and this book will show you how.

The Executor's Guide provides a clear road map through an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. You'll learn what to do right away and what can wait. Find help on:

preparing for the job of executor or trustee

the first steps you should take after a loved one dies

claiming life insurance, Social Security, and other benefits

making sense of a will, and what to do if there is no will

how to determine whether probate is necessary

filing taxes

managing assets inherited by a minor child

probate court proceedings

handling simple trusts, and

working with lawyers, appraisers, accountants, and other experts.

The 10th edition of The Executor's Guide contains updated tables that outline the key points of each state's laws. It also provides the latest information on estate tax laws.

With Downloadable Worksheets:
download and customize worksheets detailing information executors need to get organized, including an inventory of assets and debts (details inside).

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