It is not unusual for an estate to take two years or more to settle and for eight or more tax returns to be due during that period, along with various probate court filings. Appraisals of real estate and household contents are also often required, and long-occupied residences may need to be cleared for sale. Attending to all these tasks would be challenging under the best of circumstances but is much harder after the death of a loved one. RWA’s estate settlement team can help with every requirement to lighten the burden on family members during a difficult time.