Despite my age, I have never been directly involved in settling an estate, and would appreciate real-life advice from anyone who has had the experience.
The subject is so broad that any and all first hand experiences would be welcome, from the very beginning of the process to the final settlement. The "good", the "difficult", and the "bad".
Also, anything that involves the legal process, the timeline, and the cost.
In short, anything that would make settlement easier, and any problems or roadblocks that were encountered.
What to do, to make the process easier, and to avoid problems that might face the estate administrator? The simplest answer is always to "get a lawyer", but from personal experience, even with prior planning, there are often unforeseen issues that might have been avoided.
We have prepared all of the recommended documents, but don't want to leave loose ends that could cause our administrator son unnecessary work or anxiety.
We have read many of the advice columns and articles about estate planning, so have a idea of what to look for, but nothing helps more than hearing about first hand experience.
So... any personal insights that could help?
The subject is so broad that any and all first hand experiences would be welcome, from the very beginning of the process to the final settlement. The "good", the "difficult", and the "bad".
Also, anything that involves the legal process, the timeline, and the cost.
In short, anything that would make settlement easier, and any problems or roadblocks that were encountered.
What to do, to make the process easier, and to avoid problems that might face the estate administrator? The simplest answer is always to "get a lawyer", but from personal experience, even with prior planning, there are often unforeseen issues that might have been avoided.
We have prepared all of the recommended documents, but don't want to leave loose ends that could cause our administrator son unnecessary work or anxiety.
We have read many of the advice columns and articles about estate planning, so have a idea of what to look for, but nothing helps more than hearing about first hand experience.
So... any personal insights that could help?
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