Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Closing Out

Jill has been appointed independent executor of her father’s estate.  She is now ready to go to the probate court and formally close out her father’s estate. 

Her attorney presents the written receipts, consents and approvals she has received from the creditors of the estate.  She also prepared a closing report for the judge to give him an overview of the estate administration. 

The judge’s review of the file shows no objections or claims unaccounted for.  Thus, he approves the closing of the probate file and the releasing of Jill from further obligations as independent executor based on her report. 

Having received the judge’s approval, Jill pays out the final checks as shown in her report, files some information with the IRS to inform them that she has completed her work as executor, and closes the main legal proceeding necessary to follow up on her father’s sudden death.

So now she has more time to devote to the important work of helping her sister and herself deal with their futures without having to worry about financial luggage from their father’s past.

For advice about proper after-death legal procedures, either with or without probate, please call our office at (815) 436-1996 for an appointment.  ©2013 Gruber Law Office, Ltd.


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