The Executor's Guide (Classic Reprint): Complete Manual for Executors, Administrators and Guardians: Complete Manual for Executors, Administrators and Guardians (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Master the basics of estate work with clear, practical guidance.
This non-fiction handbook lays out the duties of executors, administrators, and guardians. It explains how wills are written, signed, and proven, and outlines the steps from filing petitions to issuing letters testamentary. The book also covers administering an estate, handling inventories, paying debts and legacies, and final settlements.
Readers will find practical procedures, key rights for widows and heirs, and examples of forms and appendices to help with real-world probate and estate administration tasks.
- Understanding who may serve as executor or administrator and how they accept or renounce the role.
- Step-by-step guidance on proving a will and obtaining letters testamentary or administration with the will annexed.
- Rules around inventories, debt payments, distributions, and final accounting.
- Access to sample forms, appendices, and guidance on guardians, dower, and related duties.
Ideal for readers facing probate, estate planning, or guardianship matters who want a clear, practical reference.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the legal responsibilities of executors, administrators, and guardians. Written in 1862, it reflects the legal landscape of the time, a period when the rights and responsibilities of women, particularly married women, were evolving. The author provides detailed explanations of the laws governing wills, probate, and estate management, drawing heavily on New York State statutes. The book delves into the intricacies of will execution, the roles and powers of executors before and after probate, the process of appointing administrators, and the management of estates, including inventorying assets, collecting debts, paying creditors and legatees, and final distribution. The author emphasizes the importance of thoroughness and adherence to legal procedures, underscoring the significance of accurate record-keeping for ensuring the proper distribution of inheritances. The book's practical insights provide a valuable resource for individuals navigating the complex legal landscape of estate administration, particularly in the context of 19th century New York State. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332808113_0
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