Performing the Settlement of an Estate (ESSB)

Customer Rating
Field of Study
taxes
Level
Basic
Credits
2
Qualifies For
IRS CPE



Price:  $19.99

This course discusses the legal issues in probating and contesting a will, plus the practical issues involved when settling an estate – marshaling of assets, payment of creditors, and distribution and accounting to beneficiaries. Inventory of estate assets is also discussed.

Additional information

Credits

2

Format

Self-Study Download

Company Code

Self Study

Yellow Book Approved

0

CFP Approved

0

IRS Approved

1

CTEC Approved

0

Field of Study Credits

Taxes (2)

Field of Study Department

Taxes

Course Version

2022-01

CPE Approved

1

Pre-requistes:

None

Knowledge Level:

Basic

Major Topics:

  • Steps to take immediately upon the death of the decedent and the importance of inventorying the estate assets
  • Process of estate administration, including the basics of creating the estate, the role of the executor, and how to probate a will
  • Utilizing family settlement agreements
  • Problems associated with the distribution of estate assets

Designed For:

CPAs who wish to assist in settlement of an estate, regardless of size