How do you settle an estate?
How to Settle an Estate
- Find the will, if any. …
- File the will with the local probate court. …
- Notify agencies and business of the death. …
- Inventory assets and get appraisals. …
- Decide whether probate is necessary. …
- Coordinate with the successor trustee. …
- Communicate with beneficiaries. …
- Take good care of estate assets.
