References
Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust
by Mary Randolph
Publisher: NOLO; 3rd edition
The Executor's Handbook
by Theodore E. Hughes
Publisher: Checkmark Books; 3rd edition
How to Administer an Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families and Friends
by Stephen G. Christianson
Publisher: Career Press; 5th edition
Consumer Information from the Federal Government
The quarterly Consumer Information Center Catalog lists more than 200 helpful federal publications. For your free copy write Consumer Information Catalog, Pueblo, CO 81009, call 1-888/8-PUEBLO or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov.
Helpful Links
Checklist for the Executor
You've been named the executor of an estate. What do you do now? The law firm of Evan H. Farr, P.C. developed this checklist of executor tasks just for you. An added bonus: information about social security and veteran's benefits.
Social Security Administration
Questions about social security? The SSA has information just for you on being an executor.
Internal Revenue Service
Yes, it's true. As an executor, one of your first stops will be with the IRS. Look here for key information.