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  • Executor Road Blog
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  • Personal Property
  • Real Estate
Vetting the Estate Attorney

Find and Vet a Great Estate Attorney

For many estates, the estate attorney is the shepherd who guides the executor and family through the storm and to a place of settlement.  Some ...
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Executor Road: Managing the Estate Like a Business

Poof!  You’re an Executor.  That is to say, suddenly you’re the President and CEO of an estate.  You are a fiduciary, which means you have ...
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What is The Estate Registry?

Company Profile: The Estate Registry The Estate Registry is a provider of Estate Planning and After-Loss services.  Three core segments compile the scope of what ...
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Estate Administration Services Specialist

The Emergence of the Estate Administration Services Profession

The Emergence of Estate Administration Services Estate administration and settlement consists of many tasks and responsibilities. There are many hours of work, probate, or no ...
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Executor Road Blog

Executor Road: When You’re Struggling as Executor

It’s completely understandable when you’re struggling as an executor or personal representative.  It’s a big FAT job.  (Fiduciary And Time-consuming).  And that’s just the tip ...
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Should I take my executor's fee?

Should I Take My Executor Fee?

Should I Take My Executor Fee? YES*   * Yes you should take your executor’s fee.  You likely had to manage life, grief, and estate ...
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Estate Walkthrough Video

The Estate Walkthrough Video

Capturing a “State of the Property and Contents” video immediately after death can create a valuable record for executors. You think you’re going to remember.  ...
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Donate Personal Property

Guide to Donation

This Guide to Donation is to help estates move large portions of personal property on, where some benefit may come of it to someone else.  ...
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Estate Cleanout Supplies

Bring the Supplies for the Estate Cleanout

Ready to dive in?  Let’s be efficient about it.  No runs to the store for X, Y, or Z.  Prepared with the right supplies for ...
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Probate Bond

What Is a Probate Bond?

When an individual dies, their estate is managed and distributed according to their will or state laws. A probate bond, also known as a fiduciary ...
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Guns in an estate

Estate Has Guns – What to do?

If the estate has guns – what to do?  There are many responsibilities associated with guns. First things first.  Safety. Is the gun loaded? Determining ...
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Estate Cleanout

The Estate Cleanout

Estate Cleanout | 5-minute read Estate Administration | Junk Removal | Personal Property   The estate cleanout can be intimidating.  The mix of personal effects, ...
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Executor Road

Executor Road: My Grief is Different. Your Grief is Different.

My grief is different. I was at the cemetery last week.  It had been a while.  My dad’s flag needed straightening. Mom’s grave needs some ...
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Forwarding a decedent's mail

A Decedent’s Mail – The Basics, and Beyond

Decedent Mail | 5-minute read Estate Administration | Executor Responsibility   When someone dies, the mail doesn’t stop.  The bills keep on coming.  Magazines continue.  ...
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