The Executor's Guide How to Administer an Estate under a Will

The Executor's Guide is the definitive instruction manual for anyone administering an estate under a will. Featuring step-by-step instructions, worksheets, checklists, and timetables, The Executor's Guide takes the reader through the entire process-from the time of death to the final closing of the estate. The Executor's Guide explains the full range of roles and responsibilities of the executor, including reading the will, hiring and supervising the attorney, dealing with court proceedings, notifying those who are entitled to property, finding and valuing assets, settling with creditors, filing taxes, and distributing the assets. Unique and highly practical elements include a comprehensive Summary of Assets (from "Annuities" to "Videos"), a glossary of essential terms, and a series of key questions to ask your attorney. Written in highly accessible language by an expert in the field, The Executor's Guide is at once authoritative and user-friendly--an essential resource for any family.The definitive guide for the executor of a will--with step-by-step instructions, timetables, checklists, and answers to dozens of common questions.The Executor's Guide is the definitive instruction manual for anyone administering an estate under a will. Written by a practicing probate attorney, and featuring step-by-step instructions, worksheets, checklists, and timetables, and other resources, this book will help you avoid costly mistakes and navigate successfully through the entire process-from the time of death to the final closing of the estate.You have been named the executor of a will by a friend or family member. Are you prepared to meet the challenge and do you know how to avoid personal liability? Thousands of individuals each year face the daunting and often painful task of settling the estate of a loved one, and even with professional guidance from attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors, they are often ill-equipped to deal with many of the tasks necessary to manage and settle an estate. The Executor's Guide is the definitive instruction manual for anyone administering an estate under a will. Written by a practicing probate attorney, and featuring step-by-step instructions, worksheets, checklists, and timetables, and other resource, The Executor's Guide will help you avoid costly mistakes and navigate successfully through the entire process--from the time of death to the final closing of the estate.LINDA D. KIRBY is an attorney in Wichita, Kansas, who, since 1988, has focused her practice on probate administration, estate planning, pre-marital agreements, wills, trusts and estate planning. Formerly a Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, she has taught at Newman University, Wichita State University and in continuing education programs for the Wichita Bar Association, Certified Financial Planners and Certified Life Underwriters.