If you’re looking ahead to the probate process, I have a book recommendation. Surviving Probate: A Practical Guide for Executors and Trustees explains the basics in 43 short pages. Written by Brad Wiewel, a friend of mine who has an estate planning law practice in Austin, Texas, Surviving Probate: A Practical Guide for Executors and Trustees is ideal for anyone who wants a simple explanation of how probate works that doesn’t involve deciphering confusing legal terminology. Drawing from more than 30 years of work with his clients, Brad explains in plain language what a family needs to know and do in order to avoid the most common mistakes. It’s a quick and easy read filled with concise, informative and useful content for anyone who has lost a loved one and needs basic information and guidance.

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