Estate Planning Basics

Make estate planning as painless as possible with Estate Planning Basics--an easy-to-understand guide to wills, trusts, and the other documents you need to protect your loved ones. It provides concise, straightforward and up-to-date information, so you can start planning your estate--today.

making your will

naming someone to take care of young children

easy ways to avoid probate

creating a living trust to avoid probate

state and federal estate tax basics

who to name as your executor

how to disinherit heirs

living wills and durable powers of attorney for finances

The 5th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest laws and information of your state.