Overview

The most complete and up-to-date estate-planning guide availableThoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest tax codes, the third edition of How to Settle an Estate is the essential step-by-step guide to lead readers through the complex and daunting process of settling an estate. In clear and practical lay terms, authors Charles K. Plotnick, L.L.B., and Stephan R. Leimberg, J.D., both experts in estate planning, provide readers with invaluable advice, including:    •  How to raise cash for immediate estate expenses    •  Dealing with insurance claims    •  Knowing when to hire a lawyer, an accountant, and a stock broker    •  Managing real estate    •  Distributing assets And much more...

Full Product Details

Author:   Charles K. Plotnick ,  Stephen R. Leimberg ,  Stephan R Leimberg
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:   Plume
Edition:   3rd ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 13.30cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 20.10cm
Weight:   0.374kg
ISBN:  

9780452283428

ISBN 10:   0452283426
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   30 April 2002
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction 1. The Personal Representative: A Job Description 2. The Selection Process 3. What an Executor Must Know About the Psychological Aspects of Death and Dying 4. How and When to Use Other Members of the Estate Team 5. Avoiding Fiduciary Liability 6. Pre-death Planning Techniques 7. Getting Organized 8. The Formal Appointment: Probating the Estate 9. Disclaimers 10. After Probate 11. Tangible Personal Property 12. Retirement Plans and Other Government and Fringe Benefits 13. Life Insurance 14. Cash, Bank Accounts, and Listed Securities 15. Real Estate 16. Investing Estate Assets 17. Handling a Family Business 18. Jointly Owned Property 19. Trusts and Guardianships 20. Debts and Expenses 21. State Death Taxes 22. The Federal Estate-Tax Return 23. Gift-Tax Returns 24. Estate's Income-Tax Return 25. Decedent's Final Income-Tax Return 26. Tax Elections 27. Valuation of Assets 28. Charitable Bequests 29. Anatomical Gifts 30. Distribution 31. The Duties of a Trustee Appendix: Executor's Checklist Power of Attorney Living Will Inventory After Probate Executor's Letter and Information Form Checklist to Avoid Federal Estate-Tax Audit Federal Estate-Tax Asset/Deduction Finder Approval of Account, Release and Indemnification Statement Regarding Anatomical Gifts Trustee's Checklist Trust Receipt and Release IRS Forms that May Be Useful Glossary Index s

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A clearly-written guide for someone who just found out that he or she is executor or trustee of an estate. Factors to consider, questions to ask and checklists to consult may all add up to the authors' laudable goal of 'less billable hours with your attorney.' --The Dallas Morning News Attorneys Plotnick and Leimberg have substantially updated their clear, comprehensive manual for executors and trustees of an estate... The new edition shines in its use of sample documents and checklists. It also addresses the psychological aspects of death and of being an executor... An excellent and handy book. --Library Journal

A clearly-written guide for someone who just found out that he or she is executor or trustee of an estate. Factors to consider, questions to ask and checklists to consult may all add up to the authors' laudable goal of 'less billable hours with your attorney.' -The Dallas Morning News Attorneys Plotnick and Leimberg have substantially updated their clear, comprehensive manual for executors and trustees of an estate... The new edition shines in its use of sample documents and checklists. It also addresses the psychological aspects of death and of being an executor... An excellent and handy book. -Library Journal

“A clearly-written guide for someone who just found out that he or she is executor or trustee of an estate. Factors to consider, questions to ask and checklists to consult may all add up to the authors' laudable goal of ‘less billable hours with your attorney.’”—The Dallas Morning News   “Attorneys Plotnick and Leimberg have substantially updated their clear, comprehensive manual for executors and trustees of an estate... The new edition shines in its use of sample documents and checklists. It also addresses the psychological aspects of death and of being an executor… An excellent and handy book.”—Library Journal

Author Information

Charles K. Plotnick, L.L.B., is an attorney in Pennsylvania and specializes in estate planning. He is professor of estate planning at Temple University in Philadelphia. Stephan R. Leimberg, J.D., is CEO of Leimberg Information Services, Inc., a provider of tax law commentary.

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