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The Executor Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Estate Administration

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The Executor's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Settling an Estate for Personal Representatives, Administrators, and Beneficiaries, Fourth Edition

by Theodore E. Hughes

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	273 pages

Being named an executor of an estate is a significant responsibility. Executors are tasked with managing the deceased person's assets, paying their debts, and distributing their property according to their will.

The Executor Handbook is a comprehensive guide to estate administration that covers everything executors need to know, from probate and taxes to managing assets and beneficiaries.

Probate

Probate is the legal process of administering an estate. It involves filing the will with the court, having the will admitted to probate, and appointing an executor.

The probate process can be complex and time-consuming. The Executor Handbook provides step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the probate process.

Taxes

Executors are responsible for paying the deceased person's taxes. This includes federal and state income taxes, estate taxes, and inheritance taxes.

The Executor Handbook provides a detailed overview of the tax laws that apply to estates.

Assets

Executors are responsible for managing the deceased person's assets. This includes real estate, stocks, bonds, and other investments.

The Executor Handbook provides guidance on how to manage estate assets, including how to sell property, invest money, and distribute assets to beneficiaries.

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries are the people who inherit property from the deceased person. Executors are responsible for distributing the deceased person's property to the beneficiaries according to the will.

The Executor Handbook provides guidance on how to identify beneficiaries, calculate their inheritance, and distribute property to them.

The Executor Handbook is a valuable resource for executors. It provides comprehensive guidance on all aspects of estate administration, from probate and taxes to managing assets and beneficiaries.

If you have been named an executor, The Executor Handbook is a must-have resource.

The Executor's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Settling an Estate for Personal Representatives, Administrators, and Beneficiaries, Fourth Edition

by Theodore E. Hughes

4.4 out of 5