The complete book of wills, estates & trusts advice that can save you thousands of dollars in legal fees and taxes

"The classic legal guide to wills, estates, and trusts--with more than 100,000 copies in print--now substantially updated and revised! Whether grappling with modest or extensive assets, The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, & Trusts has long been the indispensable guide for protecting an est...

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Main Authors: Bove, Alexander A., Jr., 1938- (Author), Langa, Melissa, 1954- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2021.
Edition: Fourth edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The world of wills
  • Do you really need a will?
  • What is a will?
  • How to cancel or change your will
  • Common will provisions
  • Uncommon will provisions
  • controlling from the grave
  • Spouses' and children's rights to an estate
  • Estate management
  • Personal representatives
  • Will contests, lost wills, and beneficiaries' rights
  • Avoiding probate and wills altogether
  • Everything you need to know about trusts
  • Probate, trusts, and taxes
  • Dealing with Lawyers.