Estate Case Management Checklist Template
Simplify estate administration with our Estate Case Management Checklist Template. Ensure compliance, track progress, and manage critical tasks - from asset inventory to beneficiary communication. Download now for streamlined estate case handling!
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Intake & Initial Assessment
Gathering initial information and assessing the client's needs and situation.
Client Name
Initial Client Narrative
Date of Initial Contact
Relationship to Deceased
Approximate Value of Estate (USD)
Client Residence Address
Client Communication Preference
Asset Identification & Valuation
Identifying and assessing the value of all estate assets.
Asset Description
Estimated Value
Asset Type
Date of Valuation
Valuation Documentation (e.g., Appraisal)
Outstanding Loan/Mortgage (if applicable)
Creditor Claims & Debt Management
Addressing creditor claims and managing outstanding debts.
Creditor Claim Amount
Claim Status
Claim Justification/Notes
Claim Received Date
Supporting Documentation (Invoices, Agreements)
Priority Level
Legal Proceedings & Court Filings
Managing legal proceedings and ensuring timely court filings.
Filing Deadline (Statute of Limitations)
Type of Legal Proceeding
Filed Petition Document
Case Number (Assigned by Court)
Hearing Date
Hearing Time
Notes from Court Appearance/Hearing
Distribution & Beneficiary Communication
Distributing assets according to the will or applicable laws and communicating with beneficiaries.
Distribution Method Selected
Distribution Amount
Distribution Date
Beneficiary Communication Log
Beneficiary Acknowledgment Received
Beneficiary Acknowledgment Form
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Ensuring compliance with all applicable tax regulations and filing necessary reports.
Federal Tax Return Filing Deadline
State Tax Return Filing Deadline
Gross Estate Value
Taxable Estate Value
Federal Estate Tax Due
State Estate Tax Due
Supporting Tax Documents (e.g., appraisal reports)
Tax Professional Involved?
Closing & Finalization
Completing all necessary tasks to officially close the estate.
Date of Final Accounting Approval
Summary of Final Accounting Narrative
Executor/Administrator Signature
Court Approval Signature (if required)
Final Distribution Amount
Copy of Final Distribution Record
Status of Outstanding Issues
Record Keeping & Documentation
Maintaining accurate and organized records throughout the entire process.
Date of Record Creation
Summary of Record Content
Supporting Documents (e.g., receipts, correspondence)
Page Number (if applicable)
Record Type (e.g., Financial, Legal, Correspondence)
Record Identifier/Reference Number
Recorder's Signature
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