Estate Planning Basics

Estate Planning Basics
by Denis Clifford

Estate Planning Basics
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Author: Denis Clifford
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2007-09-15
ISBN: 1413307027
Number of pages: 212
Publisher: NOLO

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Book Review: Easy Read
Summary: 5 Stars

My wife and I are starting our estate planning because we have minor children. We also have a stepfamily dynamic which made things a little more complicated. After reading this book, we have a much better understanding of how to accomplish our goals, and I'll probably check out Nolo to find out how to do it ourselves. This was by no means a comprehensive "how to" book but certainly let us know what options are out there simply by providing the basics.

Summary of Estate Planning Basics

This quick read makes understanding the rules of estate planning easy!

Estate Planning Basics provides concise, straightforward and easy-to-read explanations of the major components of estate planning, so that you don't have to spend hours wading through endless options (most of which apply to the wealthy).

Learn about:

  • choosing beneficiaries
  • estate planning by parents with minor children
  • wills
  • living trusts
  • other probate-avoidance methods, including using a retirement plan like an IRA or 401(k) as an estate planning device
  • estate taxes and tax-reduction methods
  • trusts for people in second marriages, or for those leaving property to a disabled person
  • planning for the handling of medical and financial decisions if one becomes incompetent

    Attorney Denis Clifford gives you the reliable, plain-English answers you need, whether you're doling out the family heirlooms or steering clear of estate taxes. The 4th edition is updated with the the latest estate planning laws and information of your state.

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