topic | inventory and appraise assets
Estate assets must be identified, located, and cared for by the executor. A written inventory will help track and account for the assets until distribution.
Some states require a written inventory on court-approved forms and others require an inventory only if the estate goes through formal probate procedures. All jurisdictions place a time limit on the inventory of estate assets. Confirm this time limit with the probate office before beginning a formal inventory.
| Step 1: | Identify and Locate Estate Assets | ||
| Step 2: | Inventory Assets, Details, and Probate Status | ||
| Step 3: | Seek Appraisals for Specified Assets |

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