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Book

Plan your estate

Call Numbers

  • 346.052 C637 2020 (CEN)
  • LAW 346.052 C637 2020 (CEN)

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Edition

Fifteenth edition.

Publication Information

Berkeley, California : Nolo, [2020]

Physical Description

512 pages : illustrators ; 23 cm

Summary

This book provides the information and encouragement you need to create an estate plan that's right for you. It shows you how to protect your property, provide for children, avoid probate and plan for incapacity. The information in this book will help you formulate your plan and will save you time and money, whether you create your own estate plan or go to a lawyer for assistance.

Notes

Includes index.

"All you need to know about: wills & trusts; estate & gift taxes; avoiding probate; powers of attorney & living wills"--Front cover.

Contents

  • Setting your goal
  • Laying the groundwork
  • Children
  • Wills
  • Probate and how to avoid it
  • Understanding estate and gift taxes
  • Reducing or eliminating estate taxes
  • Imposing controls over property
  • Taking care of personal issues
  • Family business
  • Going further
  • Sample estate plans.

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