Reviews"Will be appreciated by those with modest estates who want a quick overview." Library Journal "One of the simplest and best overviews of the estate-planning process." The Wall Street Journal " A search of more than a dozen books in my reference library uncovered a mention of the stepped-up basis in all, but only Estate Planning Basics...makes it clear that the basis of inherited property is adjusted up or down." Florida Sun-Sentinel
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Table Of ContentYour Estate Planning Legal Companion Chapter 1 A First Look at Estate Planning Chapter 2 Your Beneficiaries Chapter 3 Children Chapter 4 Planning for Incapacity: Medical Care and Finances Chapter 5 Wills Chapter 6 Living Trusts Chapter 7 Other Ways to Avoid Probate< Chapter 8 Retirement Plans as Estate Planning Devices Chapter 9 Estate Tax Chapter 10 Reducing Federal Estate Taxes Chapter 11 Property Control Trusts Chapter 12 Lawyers Chapter 13 Finalizing Your Estate Plan Appendix A Index
SynopsisEstate planning, in plain English. Get the need-to-know basics about wills, trusts, avoiding probate, and planning for incapacity with Estate Planning Basics . This book lays out your options in plain English, guiding you to the right estate plan for you and your family. Learn how to: make a will or living trust, name a guardian for your children, avoid probate, choose an executor, use durable powers of attorney, and prepare a health care directive. This edition is completely updated to reflect the latest information about estate planning., Get the need-to-know basics about wills, trusts, avoiding probate, and planning for incapacity with Estate Planning Basics. This book lays out your options in plain English, guiding you to the right estate plan for you and your family. Learn how to: make a will or living trust, name a guardian for your children, avoid probate, choose an executor, use durable powers of attorney, and prepare a health care directive. The 12th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest information about estate planning., Estate planning, in plain English Get the need-to-know basics about wills, trusts, avoiding probate, and planning for incapacity with Estate Planning Basics . This book lays out your options in plain English, guiding you to the right estate plan for you and your family. Learn how to: * make a will or living trust * name a guardian for your children * avoid probate * choose an executor * use durable powers of attorney, and * prepare a health care directive. The 12th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest information about estate planning.