Begin a record of expenses
Some expenses need to be paid immediately. Bills that concern upkeep should be paid because this will help maintain the property and keep it secure. Some of these expenses include gas, electricity, water, garbage pickup, security, homeowners insurance, etc.
Although these expenses are usually covered by the estate, they will have to be paid in the interim until the estate can repay them during . While there is no official executor of the estate until probate starts, the person who is named to that role, or someone else with the ability to cover finances, will have to make sure these bills are paid. All of these payments should be recorded and receipts should be saved so they can be repaid in probate.
Although these expenses are usually covered by the estate, they will have to be paid in the interim until the estate can repay them during . While there is no official executor of the estate until probate starts, the person who is named to that role, or someone else with the ability to cover finances, will have to make sure these bills are paid. All of these payments should be recorded and receipts should be saved so they can be repaid in probate.