| BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : MARCH 1, 1999 ISSUE | ||||||||
| ||||||||
 | ||||||||
| PERSONAL BUSINESS
Survivors' Checklist When someone dies intestate, potential heirs should: GET A LAWYER Unraveling an estate can be complex, with laws varying from state to state. A lawyer can untangle the process. PICK A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Avoid squabbles by choosing a responsible relative, friend, or professional to administer the estate. MINIMIZE THE TAX BITE Determine whether you should disclaim your inheritance, letting it pass to a third generation with fewer taxes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ |
|  |
 | |
Return to main story
INTERACT E-Mail to Business Week Online | |||
