What Is a Letter of Administration? A Letter of Administration is a legal document issued by the court that grants an appointed individual the authority to manage the estate of a deceased person who ...

You’ve completed all the estate planning documents your lawyer recommended, do you really need to take another step? Yep! A letter of instruction can be an invaluable part of your estate plan. No ...

The executor of an estate is someone who wraps up a deceased individual’s financial affairs. If the deceased has a will, the will usually names a close relative, friend, accountant, attorney or ...

Dying without a will can be costly and eliminate your ability to provide for loved ones.

On Sept. 27, the Internal Revenue Service announced that starting on Oct. 28, it will begin charging a $67 user fee for estates that request closing letters for their federal estate tax returns. These ...

The Internal Revenue Service has issued proposed regulations establishing a $67 fee for the issuance of an estate tax closing letter (also known as an IRS Letter 627). These letters provide an ...