Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies

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 amp; Trust Administration for Dummies guides 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 amp; 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