Executing an estate or a trust fund is a big responsibility. Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies contains advice for handling estates and trusts of any size. It offers solid pointers on reading and interpreting a will and other documents, and helping heirs avoid paying too much (or too little). It also shows you how to take care of a loved one’s estate in the event that a will or trust was never created. This authoritative, plain-English guide helps you understand …
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I give this book 5 stars. It was succinct, humorous and very informative. I believe a rookie or an expert in the trust and estate arena could benefit from this book. The glossary is of great value because the terms are defined in plain english and in one place for easy reference. The summary of state by state analysis is also a wonderful resource for all readers throughout the United States, as it provides an explanation of how an estate is distributed if there is no will to direct the distribution of property. I found the information on trust administration particularly helpful. I think the book is well written and uses humor throughout, making what is usually a dry subject matter, quite enjoyable and interesting.
This book demystifies a difficult subject that confounds us mere mortals. Written conversationally in an easy to read style, I found it helpful, practical and thorough. Rather than claiming to replace professionals (some of which you’ll still need), it gives you the information to know what questions to ask and guides you through a complicated maze of procedure and decision making. It includes checklists, suggestions and much, much more. Totally worth reading!
A great resource that walks you through various aspects of estate
and trust administration. It’s not a D-I-Y manual (although it
does give you enough information so you could do-it-yourself if
your situation were simple enough), but rather explains what’s
happening as you go through the process, and, more importantly,
the pitfalls to avoid.