Explains how to draw up a will, ways of avoiding probate, how to transfer an estate to heirs without paying enormous inheritance taxes, how to make funeral preferences and final wishes known, and more

A Family Guide to Wills, Funerals, and Probate: How to Protect Yourself and Your Survivors

Hughes, Theodore E.

Klein, David

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

Explains the role of an executor, discusses wills, funerals, debts, taxes, and probate, and describes what to do in special circumstances.

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Provides practical advice on writing a will, planning an estate in order to avoid probate and death taxes, and coping with the legal arrangements after a death in the family.

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Provides practical advice on writing a will, planning an estate in order to avoid probate and death taxes, and coping with the legal arrangements after a death in the family.

The Executor's Handbook, Third Edition is a step-by-step guide to settling an estate for personal representatives, administrators, and beneficiaries. This informative volume provides all the information needed to understand the role of executor, to determine if you are the right person for the job, as well as how to carry out the various functions. It explains everything from the provisions of a will to key legal terms to liquidating assets. updated and revised to cover the latest rules and procedures. Updates include the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 - which revised federal gift and estate tax law - as well as all state law tables. retirement accounts; Long-term care insurance and Medicaid; New funeral and burial regulations; Transfer of family businesses; Transfer-on-death registrations and deeds; and much more.

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Praise for the previous editions: "Highly recommended..."Library Journal A step-by-step guide to settling an estate. Settling an estate after a loved one has passed on can be a difficult and complicated experience if you don't have the right information. The Executor's Handbook, Third Edition acts as a step-by-step guide to settling an estate for personal representatives, administrators, and beneficiaries. It provides all the information necessary to understand the role of executor, to determine if you are the right person for the job, and to carry out the various functions. From the provisions of a will to key legal terms to liquidating assets, this volume explains all the aspects of an executor's duties. All information in this edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to cover the latest rules and procedures. Updates include the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, which revised federal gift and estate tax law, as well as all state law tables. New and updated coverage includes:<ul>
<li>Death and burial benefits</li>
<li>Death without a will</li>
<li>First steps following death</li>
<li>Funeral, burial, and cremation</li>
<li>Income, estate, and inheritance taxes</li>
<li>Probate administrations</li>
<li>Protecting survivors</li>
<li>Settling a trust</li>
<li>and much more.</li>
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The Handbook to Wills, Funerals, and Probate: How to Protect Yourself and Your Survivors

Few people want to think about death and fewer still know how to properly plan for it. As a result many people pass away, leaving their families to deal with confusing financial concerns. "The Handbook to Wills, Funerals, and Probate, Third Edition" simplifies this topic - clearly and concisely explaining wills and how they function, probate and death taxes, making funeral arrangements, and settling and closing an estate. With laws constantly changing, this important guide - a thoroughly updated and revised edition of "A Family Guide to Wills, Funerals, and Probate" - covers the latest rules and procedures. Updates include the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, which revised federal gift and estate tax law, and all state law tables, and new chapters have been added to cover vital issues in more detail. This volume is essential for anyone facing tough decisions following the death of a loved one. Updated coverage includes: Executor's fees and liabilities; 401(k) and other retirement accounts; Finding solutions for special situations; Gifts; Joint ownership; Life insurance; Long-term care insurance and Medicaid; New funeral and burial regulations; Preparing for incapacity; Transfer of family businesses; Transfer-on-death registrations and deeds; and Trusts.

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A Family Guide to Wills, Funerals, and Probate: How to Protect Yourself and Your Survivors

Own It and Keep It

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

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

A Family Guide to Wills, Funerals, and Probate: How to Protect Yourself and Your Survivors

A Family Guide to Wills, Funerals, and Probate: How to Protect Yourself and Your Survivors

The Executor's Handbook, Third Edition

The Executor's Handbook

The Handbook to Wills, Funerals, and Probate: How to Protect Yourself and Your Survivors

The Handbook to Wills, Funerals, and Probate: How to Protect Yourself and Your Survivors