Winding Up Financial and Legal Affairs

Last updated: 28-Oct-2008

Handling the financial, legal, and other practical matters after someone has died usually involves a long list of chores, from alerting banks and credit card companies to close accounts to serving as the administrator of a will or trust. Getting organized early can help ease the burden during this difficult time.

Winding Up Your Parent's Legal Affairs After Death

If you're the trustee of your last surviving parent's estate, it will fall to you to distribute his assets and wrap up his affairs. Depending on the size of the estate, this can be a lengthy process that can take anywhere from six months to two years and involves a lot of work...
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How do I notify creditors of a deceased's estate?

How do I call on creditors to submit claims in a deceased's estate?
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How soon after my parent's death do I need to begin administering her will, and what's involved?

My mother just died, and I'm the executor of her estate. I'm already exhausted, facing a mountain of tasks and dreading going through her belongings. How soon do I need to turn my attention to her will and other financial affairs?
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7 Questions to Ask an Estate Liquidator

Despite the fancy title, estate liquidators can do a lot more than auction off expensive heirlooms. Whether your parents are moving to a retirement community or just downsizing to make independent living more manageable, a good estate liquidator can help them find a new home for all kinds of excess belongings...
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