Estate Inventory
A list of everything the deceased person owned at death, with values.
What Estate Inventory means in an estate
Early in administration the executor prepares an inventory of the estate's assets, such as accounts, real estate, vehicles, and personal property, usually with a value for each as of the date of death. It becomes the baseline for the accounting and for any estate tax. Whether it must be filed with the court, and the deadline to do so, vary by state.
How this works in your state
The concept is national, but the forms, procedure names, thresholds, and filing practice vary by state. Open your state glossary and guides to see how estate inventory is handled where the estate is being settled.
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Information current as of April 4, 2026
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