Estate Administration Expenses: What Usually Counts, What To Keep, and What Raises Questions

Estate Administration Expenses

Estate administration expenses are the necessary “operating costs” required to safely manage, protect, and settle the deceased person’s affairs. There is a strict line between maintaining an asset (like fixing a leaking pipe) and improving it (like upgrading a bathroom). Estates pay for maintenance, not improvements. A practical expense log needs more than just amounts. … Read more