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Self-Study

Surgent's How to Settle an Estate: An Overview

Valid for one year from purchase date
Self-study - Downloadable PDF
2 CPE (2 technical)  |  2 IRS CE

Course code: 24SS-0237
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This course discusses the legal issues in probating and contesting a will, plus the practical issues involved when settling an estate -- marshaling of assets, payment of creditors, and distribution and accounting to beneficiaries. Inventory of estate assets is also discussed.

Major subjects

  • Process of estate administration, including the basics of creating the estate, the role of the executor, and how to probate a will
  • Steps to take immediately upon the death of the decedent and the importance of inventorying the estate assets
  • Problems associated with the distribution of estate assets
  • Utilizing family settlement agreements

Learning objectives

  • Describe the process of estate administration, including the basics of creating the estate
  • Identify the steps to take immediately upon the death of the decedent
  • State the problems and pitfalls associated with the distribution of estate assets
  • Know what to do when faced with legacies of solvent and insolvent estates

Who should take this program?

  • Accounting and financial professionals who wish to assist in settlement of an estate, regardless of size

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $49.00
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More program information

Area
of study
Financial planning
Field(s)
of study
Taxes - Technical (2.0)
Level Basic
Format Self-study - Downloadable PDF
Sponsor Surgent
NASBA ID#: 103212
Prerequisites Prereq. None
Advance
prep
None

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