Surgent's How to Settle an Estate - An Overview
Available Until
Self-study
2.00 Credits
Member Price $49.00
Non-Member Price $79.00
Overview
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.
Highlights
- 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
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Accounting and Financial Professionals who wish to assist in settlement of an estate, regardless of size
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
Preparation
None
Notice
This is a self-study/on demand course offered by a 3rd party vendor and will NOT be accessible in the My Upcoming CPE section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent Professional Education. The course expires one year from the purchase date. Format = on demand webcast to view with the course materials.
Non-Member Price $79.00
Member Price $49.00