The Executor’s First 90 Days: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing a Parent’s Estate, Handling Probate, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

You've been named executor of your parent's estate, and you can't touch a single account yet.

Being named in the will doesn't give you legal authority. Until a court appoints you, you can't access the bank accounts, sell the house, or pay the bills. Meanwhile, siblings want answers, creditors are calling, and one wrong move can be expensive.

When a parent dies, grief is hard enough. THE EXECUTOR'S FIRST 90 DAYS is a step-by-step guide that shows you what to do, what can wait, and where costly mistakes happen. It's written in plain English with no legal jargon, and it walks you through the job in the right order, one decision at a time.

Inside these 26 chapters, you'll learn how to:

Know exactly what you can and can't do before and after the court appoints you Protect the home, the property, and the paperwork in the first 24 hours and first week Find the will, the trust, and every asset and source of income Sort out what goes through probate and what passes directly to beneficiaries, including when there's no will Get Letters Testamentary and open the estate bank account the right way Know what every asset was worth on the day your parent died, and why that matters for taxes Handle debts, creditors, and collectors in the proper order of payment Manage retirement accounts, life insurance, and digital and crypto accounts Understand the tax returns ahead, from the final individual return to Form 1041 Know when you need an attorney or accountant, and when you don't Keep clean records that protect you when it's time to account to the family You do not need to become a probate expert overnight. You need a clear understanding of what comes next and a reliable process for moving forward.

Whether you were just named executor or you're already in the middle of an estate, this book helps you take on the responsibility one step at a time, with more organization, confidence, and clarity.

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This book provides general educational information and is not a substitute for legal, tax, or financial advice.