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EstateSettlement.com was created to provide basic general information about Estate Settlement and probate settlement procedures to family members and those who have duties under a will, probate proceedings or trust agreement. Information on this site should not be considered specific: legal, tax or investment advice or recommendations.
Introductory information for the Executor, Personal Representative and Trustee
Many family members and friends, in the midst of their despair, are faced with a new honor, responsibility and potential burden bestowed upon them by their deceased loved one. For they have been named under a will; Executor, Personal Representative or under a Trust Agreement, Trustee for the decedents estate. These individual have unique and special (fiduciary) duties in the Estate Settlement process.
Estate Settlement is a critically important and complex task that even the most educated individuals are likely to have no experience or training. Responsibilities include an understanding and compliance with; state and federal laws, a variety of taxes issues and special accounting methodologies (see steps in process). Also these individual will have to apply keen judgment and appreciation of family dynamics and be mindful of a variety of emotional sensitivities.
The good news is the Personal Representative can call on professionals for assistance (see frequently asked questions). Our network of lawyers; accountants and other professionals may be a valuable resource in settling an estate. The greater the understanding the Personal Representative or Trustee has of the settlement process, the less; intimidating and burdensome the process will become. Greater efficiency in the process may also provide; fewer delays, lowered expenses and greater teamwork between all of the parties.
Probate Settlement - A Professional Resource
Estate Planning Attorneys, Accountants and Trust Companies and other advisors are welcome to use our site to professionally service their clientele during probate settlement. Our goal is to enhance the relationship between the experienced professional and their clients, by bridging the vast knowledge difference. Consumers who learn just the basics terms and vocabulary of the Estate Settlement process, are sure to feel greater confidence and peace of mind.
Directory listings are available throughout the United State for professionals to offer their services to our members. Our Pro-Zone area and national map of state probate laws are tools designed for professional use. Our Library Links are tools which may be useful to both fiduciaries and professional practitioners.
Professionals can also join EstateSettlement.com as an affiliate and have an "exclusive" listing (see details) for their local market.
Family Care
The For the Family section of our site, provides grief care resources and practical family peace keeping advice. The grieving process requires time and the loving support of others. We have special links to free on-line memorials which offer a way for family members to “come together” and create a tribute in honor of their loved one. We have numerous articles on bereavement and grief issues and links to recommended books and nationally respected organizations which offer free local grief counseling.
Please also share your thoughts and experiences with us and other members through our “Community” message boards and feedback areas. “We all have an important story to tell” we look forward to hearing yours.
Our goal at EstateSettlement.com is to… honor a generation …empower a generation.
Kindly drop us a message if our probate settlement materials have been helpful. Also let us how we may best serve you in the future.
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