The Individual's guidebook to wills and estates
Book - 2019
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- Published
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Ocala :
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc
2019.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- viii, 257 pages ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781620235089
- Introduction: Thoughts from the Author on Organizing Your Estate
- Chapter 1. Notable Individuals Who Died Without a Last Will
- Abraham Lincoln
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Howard Hughes
- Pablo Picasso
- Jimi Hendrix
- Kurt Cobain
- Bob Marley
- Steve McNair
- Chapter 2. Essential Estate Planning, Knowing About Wills and Trusts
- I. Understanding the Importance of Creating a Last Will and the Consequences of Dying Without One
- A. This is the Chance to Give Your Estate Away and to Care for Loved Ones-Make it Your Choice
- B. What Can Be the Consequences for Having No Last Will?
- C. New Meanings and Challenges: Considerations of Cohabitation without Marriage in an Intestate Estate
- D. What is the Lineal Line of Succession With No Will?
- II. Details in Creating a Last Will and Testament
- Qualifications of the Testator/Introductory Clause or Recital
- Revocation of Former Wills and Codicils
- Identification of Family
- Disposition of Decedent's Remains
- Appointment of the Executor and Other Fiduciaries
- Shall the Executor Be Bonded?
- What About the Executors Powers?
- What About Naming Co-Executors or Co-Trustees to Serve?
- Disposition of the Estate
- III. General Questions and Answers
- What is a Last Will & Testament?
- Who Can Prepare a Last Will & Testament?
- Why is a Last Will Important?
- What Properties Are Not Given Away in a Will?
- Who Should I Name As a Guardian For My Children?
- Can I Dictate How My Pets Are To Be Cared For?
- Can I Make a Gift to Charity in my Will?
- Do I Still Need a Will If I Already Have a Power of Attorney?
- What is the Difference Between a Last Will and a Living Will?
- When Should a Will be Changed or Revised?
- IV. Glossary: Common Terms and Definitions
- V. When Should You Consider Constructing a Testamentary Trust or a Living Trust For Your Estate?
- What kinds of assets are in your estate?
- What about real estate ownership?
- What if you own properties in more than one state or in other countries?
- Do you own a business?
- What if you currently have minor beneficiaries?
- What about privacy?
- Other asset designations considerations
- Other Trust Considerations
- Chapter 3. Estate Planning Resources
- Wills and Living Trusts
- Uses
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Simple Last Will
- Sample Last Will Template
- Last Will With Testamentary Trust
- Living Trust
- Other Estate Planning Documents to Consider
- Durable Powers of Attorney For Healthcare and Financial Management
- Living Will
- Chapter 4. Selected Last Wills
- Warren E. Burger
- Diana, Princess of Wales
- Leona Helmsley
- Thomas L. Clancy Jr
- Battle over Tom Clancy's Estate
- Chapter 5. Last Wills of Notable Individuals of Sound and Stage
- Clark Gable
- Marilyn Monroe
- Elvis Presley
- Jim Morrison
- James Brown
- Anna Nicole Smith
- Chapter 6. Famous Early Wills
- Thomas Jefferson
- Alfred Bernard Nobel
- Chapter 7. Legal Reference Charts: Comparative Laws Around the Us. on Probate, Trusts, Digital Estate Planning, and Estate Taxation
- Probate and Trust Laws in the 50 States and District of Columbia
- Digital Estate Planning Laws Around the United States
- Stare Estate Tax and Inheritance Tax Chart
- Epilogue: Lessons Learned
- Bibliography