Probate - Gordon Bowley

An authoritative, accessible guide to administering an estate

The majority of applications for probate that follow someone's death
can be dealt with inexpensively by any reasonably intelligent person with time
available and a little guidance. This easy-to-follow book clearly explains all
the information you need to administer the deceased's estate, from dealing with
the urgent practical matters to preparing and submitting the relevant forms,
paying inheritance tax, and distributing the estate. You'll find specimen forms
and letters and a list of useful addresses that will enable you to deal with it
all yourself.

Contents:
Preface;
1. What is probate, when is it necessary
and what is involved?
2. Who can and should wind up the estate;
3. Getting
started;
4. Next steps;
5. From preparing and submitting the forms to
distributing the estate;
6. Distributing the estate;
Appendices:
1. Specimen
forms and letters;
2. Useful addresses;
3. Glossary;
Index.