If you have never tried to quit smoking cold turkey, it will likely be a learning experience. Even if you don't successfully quit using this method, you may learn things about yourself and your habit that will help you quit on a future attempt.
After you've made a list of liabilities, divide them into two categories: 1  Liabilities that will be ongoing during probate -- these will be administrative expenses. 2  Liabilities that can be paid off in full after the probate estate is opened -- these are the decedent's final bills.
Be sure to separate your expenses into direct and indirect expenses. Direct expenses are fully deductible. Those are things like painting or decorating your office; cleaning services for the business portion of your home and insurance on business equipment. Indirect expenses are those that apply to your entire home.