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Description
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 help you get organized and make progress one step at a time, by assisting you in navigating an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. It explains how to:
prepare for the job of executor or trustee
take your first steps
claim life insurance, Social Security and other benefits
make sense of a will
what to do if there is no will
determine whether probate is necessary
care for children and their property
file taxes
deal with family members
handle trusts
look up your state's laws
work with lawyers, appraisers, accountants and other experts
The 3rd 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.
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 help you get organized and make progress one step at a time, by assisting you in navigating an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. It explains how to:
The 3rd 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.
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Synopsis
Settling an estate can be like moving through a maze -- let The Executor's Guide lead the way.
Reviews
Kiplinger's Retirement Report...
"Covers the gamut of estate chores and helps you get through them."
Miami Herald...
"Explains how to find state-specific information, and an appendix sorts legalities by state."
WTOP-FM, Washington, D.C....
"Covers such topics as taking care of orphaned young children, dealing with creditors, collecting benefits and filing taxes."
About the Author
Mary Randolph earned her law degree from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of The Executor's Guide: Settling Your Loved One's Estate or Trust, 8 Ways to Avoid Probate, Every Dog's Legal Guide: A Must-Have Book for Your Owner, and Deeds for California Real Estate. She is also a coauthor of the legal manual for Quicken WillMaker Plus. She has been a guest on The Today Show and has been interviewed by many publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and more. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
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