We have updated our Privacy Policy Please take a moment to review it. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the terms of our updated Privacy Policy.
An authoritative, accessible guide to administering an estate
The majority of applications for probate that follow someone’s death can be dealt with inexpensively by any reasonably intelligent person with time available and a little guidance. This easy-to-follow book clearly explains all the information you need to administer the deceased’s estate, from dealing with the urgent practical matters to preparing and submitting the relevant forms, paying inheritance tax, and distributing the estate. You’ll find specimen forms and letters and a list of useful addresses that will enable you to deal with it all yourself.
Contents:
Preface;
1. What is probate, when is it necessary and what is involved?
2. Who can and should wind up the estate;
3. Getting started;
4. Next steps;
5. From preparing and submitting the forms to distributing the estate;
6. Distributing the estate;
Appendices:
1. Specimen forms and letters;
2. Useful addresses;
3. Glossary;
Index.
The majority of applications for probate that follow someone’s death can be dealt with inexpensively by any reasonably intelligent person with time available and a little guidance. This easy-to-follow book clearly explains all the information you need to administer the deceased’s estate, from dealing with the urgent practical matters to preparing and submitting the relevant forms, paying inheritance tax, and distributing the estate. You’ll find specimen forms and letters and a list of useful addresses that will enable you to deal with it all yourself.
Contents:
Preface;
1. What is probate, when is it necessary and what is involved?
2. Who can and should wind up the estate;
3. Getting started;
4. Next steps;
5. From preparing and submitting the forms to distributing the estate;
6. Distributing the estate;
Appendices:
1. Specimen forms and letters;
2. Useful addresses;
3. Glossary;
Index.
Newsletter Signup
By clicking ‘Sign Up,’ I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Hachette Book Group’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use