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Estate Planning Basics

by Denis Clifford

A practical overview of estate-planning tools

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A practical overview of estate-planning tools

Denis Clifford’s guide organizes estate planning around core documents and decisions: wills and living trusts, probate, executor selection, guardianship for children, and planning for incapacity. It also covers durable powers of attorney and health care directives, giving the subject a broad, practical scope within a 240-page reference. The publisher describes the 13th edition as updated; because estate-planning rules and procedures can vary and change, readers can use the book to understand the topics and options it presents, while checking applicable requirements for their circumstances.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults beginning to learn about wills, trusts, and probate
  • People seeking an overview of documents for incapacity planning
  • Parents interested in the book’s discussion of naming a guardian

Themes

Wills and living trustsProbate and executor selectionGuardianship for childrenIncapacity planning

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Book overview

Estate planning, in plain English


Get the need-to-know basics about wills, trusts, avoiding probate, and planning for incapacity with Estate Planning Basics. This book lays out your options in plain English, guiding you to the right estate plan for you and your family.


Learn how to:



  • make a will or living trust

  • name a guardian for your children

  • avoid probate

  • choose an executor

  • use durable powers of attorney, and

  • prepare a health care directive.


The 13th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest information about estate planning.

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