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Helping executors find information and resources to navigate the administration of an estate.
An executor has specific responsibilities and legal and fiduciary duties,
in a new environment, with unfamiliar circumstances.
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Certified Estate Specialist Designation: National Auction Association
A Certified Estate Specialist (CES) is a designation for individuals who complete the requirements of the Certified Estate Specialist course as outlined by the National Auction Association(NAA). Since its founding in 1949, the NAA has been dedicated to auctioneers and auction professionals and is the largest association in the United

Executor Road: Poof! You’re an Executor.
Sometimes you know it’s coming; you may not always be ready. Other times it comes like a bolt out of the blue—POOF! You’re an executor. Sorrow, grief, overwhelming sadness take control—the bottom drops out, but there’s work to do. We often say that everyone walks away from the gravesite with

Buying Apps: Comparing ThriftBooks BuyBack and World of Books
When managing an estate, executors often face the challenge of what to do with a home library — hundreds of volumes that carry emotional significance but limited financial value. Whether the collection is academic, literary, or simply the lifelong accumulation of a devoted reader, selling estate books efficiently and ethically

American Bar Association Guidelines for Individual Executors & Trustees
Executor Guidelines | 5-minute read Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section | Executors & Trustees | ABA ABA Guidelines for Individual Executors & Trustees Click HERE for Full Document. Summary: The American Bar Association is a membership association of attorneys. Founded in 1878, the ABA is the oldest professional

The Appraisal Foundation’s “The Personal Property Owner’s Guide to Appraisal Services”
Personal Property Guide | 5-minute read Appraisal of Personal Property | Executors & Estates| The Appraisal Foundation The Appraisal Foundation‘s “The Personal Property Owner’s Guide to Appraisal Services“ An estate’s personal property consists of physical assets, not including real property. Per the Appraisal Foundation’s website, “The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal

“The Magic of the Trust and Estate Mediation Process” California Lawyers Association – Trusts & Estates Section
Estate Mediation | 5-minute read Estate Disputes | Alternate Dispute Resolution | California Lawyers Association Estate Mediation can be an off-ramp from the Estate Litigation Expressway. Stretching from Inheritance Pass to Rancorville, The Estate Litigation Expressway has led more than a few families to breakdown after breakdown. Awareness of
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Executorium is an information hub to improve visibility of the resources available to personal representatives/executors. Our mission is to show you the landscape, shine a light on common challenges, and put solutions on your radar.
A good majority of executors face the responsibilities of estate administration and probate with little or no related experience. It may be challenging to “get your head around it” and navigate through it. As executors confront challenge after challenge, the estate load can became heavy indeed. It can be emotional. We publish Executorium.com with this all in mind, a practical resource—to improve visibility, awareness, and context for the executor.
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