{"product_id":"the-executors-guide-shaila-buckley-9781413334401","title":"The Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to serving as an executor, trustee, or estate representative\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you need to wrap up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you might feel overwhelmed--especially when you're grieving. But you can do it, and this book will show you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Executor's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear road map through an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. You'll learn what to do right away and what can wait. In plain language, this book explains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Critical First Steps: \u003c\/b\u003e The legal and practical steps to take in the first days and weeks after a death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManaging Paperwork: \u003c\/b\u003e How to deal with the mounds of paperwork from life insurance, Social Security, veterans' benefits, final paychecks, transferring accounts, and death announcements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterpreting Wills and Understanding Intestacy: \u003c\/b\u003e Reading, understanding, and following the directions in a will -and figuring out what to do if your loved one passed away without a will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvoiding Probate: \u003c\/b\u003e How to determine if the estate qualifies for simplified \"small estate\" procedures that can save your family thousands of dollars and months of delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFiling Final Taxes: \u003c\/b\u003e Handle the estate's final income and estate taxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManaging Assets \u0026amp; Paying Bills: \u003c\/b\u003e From opening an estate's bank account to dealing with creditors and paying bills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandling Trusts: \u003c\/b\u003e Step-by-step guidance on administering a stand-alone living trust and trusts created by a will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorking with Professionals: \u003c\/b\u003e Know when you need help from a lawyer, appraiser, or financial advisor. Understand how to work with these professionals and keep costs down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fully updated 11th edition features revised state-specific charts that detail each state's probate thresholds, tax rules, and legal requirements.*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes downloadable worksheets. Get access to customizable digital checklists, asset inventory sheets, and executor log templates to keep your records organized from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* This book does not cover Louisiana law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shaila Buckley,Mary Randolph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1413334407\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781413334401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e NOLO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/29\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Shaila Buckley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002102391039,"sku":"9781413334401","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-executors-guide-shaila-buckley-9781413334401","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}