How to carry out your parents’ estate.

André has known for years that they would have to enforce the estate after their parents died. They feel completely unprepared for the task, especially since their parents are reluctant to reveal important information. In this episode of How To!: Carvell Wallace, MP Dunleavey, journalist and author of the Crushed Substack and contributor to Next Avenue, where she covers aging, caregiving and money. MP walks André through the important paperwork that needs to be in place and provides guidance for working with stubborn family members.

Additional resources:
MP’s follow-up story on Next Avenue
Regional agencies on aging
Performance check
Estate planning checklist
Creating a financial roadmap
Relief for the family
Write a will

If you enjoyed this episode, check out: How to Care for an Aging Parent and How to Make Aging Easier for Everyone

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