{"product_id":"how-to-settle-an-estate-isbn-9780452283428","title":"How to Settle an Estate","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe most complete and up-to-date estate-planning guide available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest tax codes, the third edition of \u003ci\u003eHow to Settle an Estate\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   •  How to raise cash for immediate estate expenses\u003cbr\u003e   •  Dealing with insurance claims\u003cbr\u003e   •  Knowing when to hire a lawyer, an accountant, and a stock broker\u003cbr\u003e   •  Managing real estate\u003cbr\u003e   •  Distributing assets\u003cbr\u003eAnd much more...Preface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. The Personal Representative: A Job Description\u003cbr\u003e2. The Selection Process\u003cbr\u003e3. What an Executor Must Know About the Psychological Aspects of Death and Dying\u003cbr\u003e4. How and When to Use Other Members of the Estate Team\u003cbr\u003e5. Avoiding Fiduciary Liability\u003cbr\u003e6. Pre-death Planning Techniques\u003cbr\u003e7. Getting Organized\u003cbr\u003e8. The Formal Appointment: Probating the Estate\u003cbr\u003e9. Disclaimers\u003cbr\u003e10. After Probate\u003cbr\u003e11. Tangible Personal Property\u003cbr\u003e12. Retirement Plans and Other Government and Fringe Benefits\u003cbr\u003e13. Life Insurance\u003cbr\u003e14. Cash, Bank Accounts, and Listed Securities\u003cbr\u003e15. Real Estate\u003cbr\u003e16. Investing Estate Assets\u003cbr\u003e17. Handling a Family Business\u003cbr\u003e18. Jointly Owned Property\u003cbr\u003e19. Trusts and Guardianships\u003cbr\u003e20. Debts and Expenses\u003cbr\u003e21. State Death Taxes\u003cbr\u003e22. The Federal Estate-Tax Return\u003cbr\u003e23. Gift-Tax Returns\u003cbr\u003e24. Estate's Income-Tax Return\u003cbr\u003e25. Decedent's Final Income-Tax Return\u003cbr\u003e26. Tax Elections\u003cbr\u003e27. Valuation of Assets\u003cbr\u003e28. Charitable Bequests\u003cbr\u003e29. Anatomical Gifts\u003cbr\u003e30. Distribution\u003cbr\u003e31. The Duties of a Trustee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix:\u003cbr\u003eExecutor's Checklist\u003cbr\u003ePower of Attorney\u003cbr\u003eLiving Will\u003cbr\u003eInventory After Probate\u003cbr\u003eExecutor's Letter and Information Form\u003cbr\u003eChecklist to Avoid Federal Estate-Tax Audit\u003cbr\u003eFederal Estate-Tax Asset\/Deduction Finder\u003cbr\u003eApproval of Account, Release and Indemnification\u003cbr\u003eStatement Regarding Anatomical Gifts\u003cbr\u003eTrustee's Checklist\u003cbr\u003eTrust Receipt and Release\u003cbr\u003eIRS Forms that May Be Useful\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003es\u003c\/p\u003e“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.’”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dallas Morning News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles K. Plotnick\u003c\/b\u003e, L.L.B., is an attorney in Pennsylvania and specializes in estate planning. He is professor of estate planning at Temple University in Philadelphia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephan R. Leimberg\u003c\/b\u003e, J.D., is CEO of Leimberg Information Services, Inc., a provider of tax law commentary.","brand":"Plume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301969187045,"sku":"NP9780452283428","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780452283428.jpg?v=1767729463","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/how-to-settle-an-estate-isbn-9780452283428","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}