Newly revised and updated, How to Administer an Estate is a step-by-step, self-help resource that guides you through the entire estate and probate process from start to finish, answering every question along the way such as: * What do you need to know before you agree to become an executor? * What needs to be done if a person died without a will? * How do you ''open'' an estate? * How do you take inventory and distribute an estate's assets? * When is it necessary to call an accountant or lawyer? How to Administer an Estate is complete with great advice, descriptions, and examples of common situations, sample forms, checklists, appendices after each chapter, a glossary, and summaries of the legal requirements in all 50 states.