Short Synopsis
Your plain-English guide to administering an estate and/or trust.

Full Synopsis
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 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 & 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