The executor's guide: settling a loved one's estate or trust /

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

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Randolph, Mary, 1958- (Author), Lin, Jennie (Lawyer) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: El Segundo, California : Nolo, [2024].
Edition:Tenth edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Getting ready. The executor's legal companion ; Overview ; If you're asked to be an executor
  • Part II: First steps. The first week ; The first month ; Claiming life insurance, Social Security, and other benefits
  • Part III: Taking care of the estate. Making sense of the will ; When there's no will ; Taking inventory ; Managing assets and paying bills ; Caring for children and their property ; Taxes
  • Part IV: Transferring property. Property that doesn't go through probate ; Transferring joint tenancy and other survivorship property ; Transferring community property ; Claiming money in retirement plans ; Claiming payable-on-death assets ; Special procedures for small estates ; The regular probate process
  • Part V: Getting more help. Finding more information ; Lawyers and other experts.