Plan Your Estate

Straightforward, plain-English explanations of every significant estate-planning option available, all in easy to understand language.

Nolo's bestseller Plan Your Estate shows how to:

.  avoid probate
.  leave property through a will or trust
.  use life insurance to provide for your loved ones
.  name a guardian for children
.  leave property to a young person
.  plan for incapacity
.  implement strategies specific to business owners
.  reduce estate taxes 
.  make final arrangements
 The 12th edition is completely revised with the latest federal and state laws, including updated information about estate and gift taxes and how recent changes in the law affect estate planning for same-sex spouses.