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The Complete Probate Kit

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The Complete Probate Kit lives up to its name, and as the name indicates ("Kit"), presents the information in a format easy for readers to follow. Information is presented in both text and table format, making it very easy to read and understand. The authors have done an excellent job including information important not only during, but also before, the probate process a period often ignored. Another area that is given good coverage in this book is Intestate Succession, an area that is not easy to find information on outside of very technical, professional publications. A great reference for any Personal Representative.

The book is a worthy investment because it provides a
step-by-step explanation of the probate process and the
requisite forms. Employees in the typical public probate
office are not necessarily required to instruct the public
on the intricacies of filling out these forms. Therefore,
a probate kit is an invaluable tool which depicts sample
executed forms in accordance with accepted format and
content standards.

This book had good lists and other information. I did use it for reference but ultimately needed an attorney to navigate through the probate system of another state. For simple estates this might be a worthwhile reference book, but if there is anything complicated and if you are not versed in interpreting lawyerly language it could be difficult.

PA state inhertince tax book tells you everything in this book for free and it is available for download from the state. I wish I had not bought the book.

Having been thrown into the role of administrator for my brother's estate and having absolutely NO knowledge of the probate system, I, first of all, cried a river of tears, panicked, and then went to Amazon.com, seeking a book that would guide me through the maze. This book was a godsend, as it provided a step-by-step coverage of everything one needs to know about probate, even providing information on state-by-state requirements and offering sample legal forms that could be adapted for the user. My sense of panic lessened as I gained knowledge of what to expect, and I am now working my way through the System. I highly recommend this book because we all know: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

Contains a good overview of the process with many things I
wasn't aware of. After reading this I felt much more comfortable
going to my attorney. I now understood the terms and lingo
involved with a relative's estate. The state by state differences
tables were good to have as well. My only nit is that this is
somewhat out of date. A revised edition would remedy that,
though.

Reports of guardians stealing from their wards' bank accounts and other wise abusing guardianship powers are surfacing with disturbing regularity. 'This problem is going to get bigger and bigger,' says E. Bentley Lipscomb, AARP's Florida state director and a former state secretary of elder affairs. - GUARDIANS DRAWING INCREASED SCRUTINY, AARP Bulletin. Read also "The Retirement Nightmare" by Dr. Diane Armstrong. Get the real truth about the fraud and abuse of the elderly and not so elderly by a corrupt probate system, judges, guardians, conservators, and estate lawyers.