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Quick & legal will book

Call Numbers

  • 346.054 C637.1 2025 (CEN)
  • LAW 346.054 C637.1 2025 (CEN)

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Edition

11th edition.

Publication Information

El Segundo, CA : Nolo, 2025.

Physical Description

164 pages ; 23 cm

Summary

"The Quick & Legal Will Book provides the sample forms and step-by-step instructions to create a simple, valid will that protects family and property after death. This book explains how to name beneficiaries to inherit assets, choose a guardian for young children, set up trusts for minors, name an executor (and a backup), choose appropriate witnesses, finalize a will, and revoke or change the will if necessary. This book also explains basic estate planning, including steps one can take to avoid probate court"--

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Making a basic will
  • Your beneficiaries
  • Property ownership
  • Children
  • Your executor
  • Estate planning
  • Preparing the draft of your will
  • Preparing and signing your final will
  • Storing and copying your will
  • Changing or revoking your will
  • Going further.