Probate - A Personal Journey

Probate - A Personal Journey
Author: Philip Wadner
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2015
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0993198716

If you are planning to obtain a grant of probate without a solicitor, especially if you are feeling a little daunted by the process, read this book first! After looking after mother-in-law's financial affairs for many years, I decided to carry out probate myself and started out on what I thought could be a lengthy and arduous process. It was not. There were hiccups, of course, but none of any great consequence. The process didn't take long, and it was not expensive. Anyone of reasonable intelligence, who can use a computer, write letters, keep accurate records, and understand official guidance should be perfectly capable of obtaining grant of probate and administering an estate. This is a diary of how it went. It includes some example spreadsheets and letters, the costs incurred and the amount of time spent on each stage. It is not a typical 'How To' guide, but is a record of my personal experience. I hope it will encourage others to take the plunge.

The Probate Journey

The Probate Journey
Author: Jerome Lewis
Publisher: DRES Media
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2023-04-25
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1960984101

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences we go through in life. The emotional toll can be overwhelming, and the process of settling their estate can add even more stress and confusion. If you're feeling lost and unsure of where to turn for guidance and support, 'Navigating the Probate Process: An Empathetic Guide' is here to help. Written by Jerome Lewis and his team of real estate professionals who specialize in working with families during the probate process, this book offers practical advice, helpful tips, and emotional support for every step of the journey. - Expert Guidance: Jerome Lewis and his team has years of experience in probate sales, and he and his team offer expert guidance for understanding the complexities of estate settlement. - Emotional Support: Dealing with the loss of a loved one is a difficult and emotional experience, and this book provides compassionate support for those in need. - Streamlined Process: By providing guidance on selling a house during probate, this book can help streamline the estate settlement process. Whether you're struggling to understand the legal and financial aspects of estate settlement or need advice on selling a house during probate, 'Navigating the Probate Process' offers the support and guidance you need. With empathy, understanding, and practical advice, this book is a lifeline for those who are feeling lost and overwhelmed. - Comprehensive Guide: This book offers a comprehensive guide for families who are struggling to find their way forward after the loss of a loved one. - Fresh Start: By providing guidance on selling a house, 'Navigating the Probate Process' can offer families the opportunity for a fresh start and the financial resources they need to cover expenses and invest in their own well-being. If you're looking for a supportive and empathetic guide to help you navigate the probate process, 'Navigating the Probate Process: An Empathetic Guide' is the book for you. With Jerome Lewis and his team's expert guidance and compassionate support, you'll find the strength and clarity you need to move forward with confidence and grace.

Death, Deception and the Missing Will

Death, Deception and the Missing Will
Author: Vic Case
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2021-05-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578791685

A personal account of a family's extraordinary journey through the probate court system. Three siblings, Penny, Birdie and Lana come together to challenge their former stepfather who betrayed them after the death of their mother. This is a story that everyone should read. It is a memoir about courage, persistence, and love. It is a tale of the amazing human spirit to demand justice no matter how high the stakes may be. Included are heartfelt memories from the past. After reading this book, you will have a better understanding of the importance of getting your legal affairs in order for the sake of preserving the legacy you want to leave behind. Family discussions about this topic should no longer be taboo but considered an absolute necessity no matter the size of your estate.

When Someone Dies

When Someone Dies
Author: Scott Taylor Smith
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1476700249

A lawyer and venture capitalist provides a complete, practical guide for dealing with the concrete details surrounding the death of a loved one, from funeral and estate planning to navigating the complexities of online identities. Scott Taylor Smith, a venture capitalist and lawyer, had plentiful resources, and yet after his mother died, he made a series of agonizing and costly mistakes in squaring away her affairs. He could find countless books that dealt with caring for the dying and the emotional fallout of death, but very few that dealt with the logistics. In the aftermath of his mother’s death, Smith decided to write the book he wished he’d had. When Someone Dies provides readers with a crucial framework for making good, informed, money-saving decisions in the chaotic thirty days after a loved one dies and beyond. It provides essential, concrete guidance on: • Making funeral and memorial service arrangements • Writing an obituary • Estate planning • Contacting family and friends • Handling your loved one’s online footprint • Navigating probate • Dealing with finances, including trusts and taxation • And much, much more Featuring concise checklists in each chapter, this guide offers answers to practical questions, enabling loved ones to save time and money and focus on healing.

Estate Planning 101

Estate Planning 101
Author: Vicki Cook
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1507216408

Discover the ins and outs of planning your own or your loved one’s last wishes with this easy-to-understand guide to estate planning. No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand guide comes with detailed information on what needs to be done to protect your estate. With information on creating a living will, minimizing estate taxes, choosing an executor, and more, you will be prepared for the future, no matter what it brings. Estate Planning 101 offers you step-by-step instructions and checklists to keep you organized for whatever life throws your way.

The Probate

The Probate
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2012-10-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9780988435605

The Complete Executor's Guidebook

The Complete Executor's Guidebook
Author: Benjamin Berkley
Publisher: Sphinx Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781572486041

A Step-By-Step Guide to Settling a Loved One's Estate You?ve lost someone close to you, and now you?ve been named the executor of the estate. What does that entail? What does that even mean? The Complete Executor's Guidebook takes you step-by-step through the confusing probate process from start to finish. This book explains everything you need to know to successfully serve as an executor of an estate in a simple, easy-to-understand way. --I?m not a lawyer. What do all of these words mean? --Do I have to be the executor of an estate if I?m named, or can I turn it down? --What exactly does an executor have to do? --What if I make a mistake? --Can I get in trouble? --How long will the entire process take? --Will I get paid for being an executor? --What if there is something wrong with the will? --What if there isn?t a will at all? The Complete Executor's Guidebook will help you through the entire process and keep you from making some very costly mistakes. This is the best book to give you the legal support you need at a time when you need it the most. ?This easy to read, well-organized and practical guide for executors is...written from personal experience by an estate planning attorney who knows his stuff.? -John Palmer, Host, The Prudent Advisor, Retirement Living Television and former news anchor, The Today Show

Estate and Trust Administration For Dummies

Estate and Trust Administration For Dummies
Author: Margaret Atkins Munro
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1118412265

Your plain-English guide to administering an estate and/or trust As more and more of the population reach senior ages—including baby boomers, many of whom do not have wills—an increasing number of people are being thrust into the role of executor, administrator, personal representative of an estate, or trustee of a trust after the death of a loved one. This updated edition of Estate & Trust Administration For Dummiesguides you through the confusing process of administering an estate and/or trust. Settling an estate and administering a trust can be complicated, messy, and time-consuming for individuals named as executor or trustee, most of whom have no previous experience with such matters. Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies shows you how to make sound decisions for your unique circumstances. Guides you through the confusing process of administering an estate and/or trust Provides expert advice on unfamiliar estate and trust tax law Gives you a practical checklist to follow for all of your estate and trust administration questions and concerns Whether you're looking for guidance on how to navigate the probate process and estate taxes, settle debts and bequests, fund a trust, comply with tax regulations, or anything in between, this hands-on, friendly guide takes away the mystery and provides detailed answers to all of your estate and trust administration questions.

The Complete Probate Kit

The Complete Probate Kit
Author: Jens C. Appel, III
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1991-04-18
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780471534921

The first step-by-step guide to cover the entire probate process in plain everyday language. The Complete Probate Kit Over 5,000 estates enter the probate process every day in the United States--a process which you most probably will be involved in at least once in your lifetime. Each case, by law, requires either an executor or administrator to settle the estate. The Complete Probate Kit, the most comprehensive book of its kind, provides you with the basic knowledge of the probate process so that you and your beneficiaries can gain greater control of the financial fate of your estate. The Complete Probate Kit is comprehensive in scope--covering probate planning, settling an estate, probating personal property, probating real property, probating a business, taxes, and more. Along the way, you'll learn all the "probate language" you'll need to know. And the book includes sample probate forms and outlines probate requirements for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Also by Jens C. Appel III and F. Bruce Gentry and available from John Wiley . The Complete Will Kit This comprehensive book gives you all the information, expert advice, detachable forms, and related documents you need to do your own will quickly, easily, accurately, and less expensively than if you used the full services of an attorney. It offers expert guidance on all aspects of estate planning--including wills, trusts, gifts, and special instructions--from the basics through in-depth considerations.