Chapter 4
Assembling Your Team Members and Knowing When to Use Them
IN THIS CHAPTER
Identifying what you can and can’t do yourself
Locating an attorney
Assessing accountants
Finding other experts and assistants
Considering the facts about malpractice
The universe of trusts and estates is quite unlike any other and has its own sets of rules and conventions that may seem completely foreign. In the fiduciary (trust and estate) cosmos, accounting rules are different, and so are many of the tax laws.
Navigating these new waters by yourself isn’t impossible, but it’s also not uncommon to want expert advice and assistance along the way. In this chapter, we tell you about different types of advisors you may want to consult, from attorneys and accountants to investment advisors, appraisers, and other assorted professionals.
Finding What You Need to Go It Alone
We both know lots of people who have successfully maneuvered their way through the world of estate or trust administration unassisted. ...
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