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A Family Guide to Wills, Funerals & Probate is an essential guide for someone planning an estate or for a family confronted with legal and financial issues in the wake of a death. It explains wills and how they function, how to plan for probate and death taxes, planning for arrangements and negotiating with funeral directors, settling assets and closing the estate, and much more.

Also included are:
State requirements covering wills and funeral practices
Alternatives to funerals
How to assign guardianships for your children
Tips on avoiding estate taxes. ... Read more

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Simple, but practical, estate planning counsel
I'm glad I read this introductory book on the topic of estate planning "and more." I found it in the reference section of the Westfield Pubic Library (NJ) along with its companion book: The Executor's Handbook (ISBN: 0816044260). This book was written for a person who should write a will, and the companion book is written for someone who performs the work of an executor pursuant to a will.

The edition of the book I read was hardbound and very pretty. There was an index of terms in the back of the book. However, I would have liked it better if there had been a glossary of terms back there, too. Don't worry that the book doesn't have your state in its title. It is written so it is applicable to residents in all 50 states.

Most, if not all, the books I've read on estate planning are written for people with lots of assets. Larger estates usually required some "fancy footwork" in order to minimize estate taxes, and that fancy footwork is what estate planning authors typically describe in their books. This book is different. It is written for the little guy who needs to do some "estate planning" so his or her death does not create a hassle for his loved ones - and so his or her estate hopefully is not eaten up by legal and other fees. The book also covers some issues about planning so a small estate is not eaten alive by medical and nursing home expenses. Interestingly, most estate planning books don't cover funerals and planning them, but this one does. A very nice touch.

I think this book is something a person doing a simple job of planning for his death should read. Most books on this subject have "estate planning" in their title. The title to this book is different from most estate planning books because it's not about estate planning techniques per se, but instead is about why and how to do basic planning for the time when death arrives. I recommend that anyone who wants to learn about estate planning and to consult an attorney for estate planning advice read this book first. It will be time well spent.
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A favorite outline series among seasoned law students, Professor Series offers detailed course outlines focusing on major elective subjects in the law school curriculum. Each title is authored by an experienced law school professor.Professor Series Features:<li class=copymedium> Capsule summary of all major cases<li class=copymedium> Table of cases<li class=copymedium> Time-saving format<li class=copymedium> Q&A section<li class=copymedium> Authored by leading law school faculty<li class=copymedium> Great for exam prep, too ... Read more

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Quick and Easy
I was very happy with my purchase. It came in the condition as promised and sooner than expected. I would definitely purchase again from this seller. Thanks!

mixed feelings
I have mixed feelings about this set. I was generally happy with most of the first year cards and would recommend them for anyone who is looking to get a handle on how black letter law works in practice. While I found the trust and wills card helpful, the intestacy cards are few and their application of UPC per-capita relies on some older version of UPC without saying so. I don't really understand how that happened. Their whole handling of per stirpes and per capita sounds as if one actually could choose one over the other - I was disappointed. ... Read more

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Confidentiality in Offshore Financial Law and Trusts and Related Tax Issues in Offshore Financial Law are now available together as a two-volume set. Each title provides detailed analysis of the law and practice relating to offshore finance, including money laundering issues, tax planning, asset protection, and the creation and management of trusts. These titles will be valuable research tools for the practitioner and academic alike. ... Read more

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Friedman at his most lucid
Several times while I was reading this book, friends intrigued by the title asked me what it was about."Yes," I said, "it sounds like a novel, and it actually reads that well too."

Lawrence M. Friedman, the prolific popularizer of American legal history, has in Dead Hands written a fine, short book that should be accessible to anyone curious about succession law.From a policy standpoint, the most important chapters are probably those dealing with the fall of the rule against perpetuities and the rise of charitable foundations.But Friedman is a great storyteller, and there are some great stories to tell about the wackiness that sometimes ensues when people try to make or break wills, or worse, when they try to ignore planning for their deaths altogether. ... Read more

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The offshore financial center remains one of the most important and intriguing new phenomena in the international financial sector today, accounting for billions of investment dollars worldwide. One of the key financial products that the sector has spawned is the offshore trust. A statutory creation, the offshore trust is a significant departure from the traditional English common law trust. This modern trust, which serves as an important vehicle for tax planning, estate planning, asset protection, and broader investment objectives in offshore jurisdictions, operates within a special legal framework. It embodies significant and often radical concepts, such as the purpose trust, and trusts created specifically to avoid forced heirship regimes. This book examines this complex legal framework and the corresponding jurisprudence in detail, providing a valuable resource tool for the practitioner and academic alike. The offshore trust is a fairly new creature, and thus several controversial questions arise. This book offers an honest appraisal of such questions, examining the offshore trust from both its statutory origins and comparatively, taking into account common law presumptions about the trust. This enables the practitioner to source workable solutions to the inevitable conflicts that arise. Public policy concerns are also addressed. Offshore trusts have not been insulated from broader questions surrounding offshore financial centers. These are also discussed, particularly in relation to their tax planning, asset protection, and confidentiality functions. The responses to these questions coming from an ever-increasing body of case law and legislation, are also examined. ... Read more

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Through an empirical study of over 800 English wills this book identifies patterns of bequeathing and distribution of inherited wealth across a broad cross-section of society, not just among the wealthy. The results provide a telling picture of contemporary family and kin realtionships and of how people rtansmit their assets across generations to their families and to institutions. ... Read more

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A timely update of a bestselling guide to wills and estate planning

This is a revision of the successful Complete Will Kit, Second Edition. The authors have expanded the information regarding the importance of a will and estate planning due to recently increased values of stocks and bonds and the effects of inheritance. Numerous revisions reflect current federal and state requirements and tax codes. One completely revised chapter reflects a more contemporaneous estate tax situation. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Are you "at sea" when it comes to wills, trusts, probate, taxes? You are not alone. For the past ten years, lawyer and Honolulu Advertiser columnist David Larsen has provided sound answers and advice to thousands of people asking such questions as: "What happens if I die without a will?" "Does the State take it all?" "How can I avoid probate?" "Will the State pay for my stay at a nursing home?" "Will my kids have to sell the house to pay the inheritance tax?"

Here you will find the answers to these and many other questions in plain, easy-to-understand language. You will not only learn about how the law affects you, but also see what others have done and learn from their mistakes. Often entertaining and always informative, Death and Taxes is your guide to overcoming the nemeses of taxes and probate. ... Read more

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Takes readers through the estate planning process. Packed with all the information, forms and worksheets needed to understand the importance of creating an airtight will. Softcover. ... Read more

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Fathers of Conscience examines high-court decisions in the antebellum South that involved wills in which white male planters bequeathed property, freedom, or both to women of color and their mixed-race children. These men, whose wills were contested by their white relatives, had used trusts and estates law to give their slave partners and children official recognition and thus circumvent the law of slavery. The will contests that followed determined whether that elevated status would be approved or denied by courts of law.

Bernie D. Jones argues that these will contests indicated a struggle within the elite over race, gender, and class issues--over questions of social mores and who was truly family. Judges thus acted as umpires after a man's death, deciding whether to permit his attempts to provide for his slave partner and family. Her analysis of these differing judicial opinions on inheritance rights for slave partners makes an important contribution to the literature on the law of slavery in the United States. ... Read more

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An exploration of education and charity law. The work examines the complexity of law relating to running schools, the interaction of law and charity law, the responsibility of governors and parents, and the tensions in schools between various interested parties. ... Read more

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Think what would happen if the breadwinner(s) in your family died suddenly. How well has the family's well-being and financial security been provided for? How much has been left to chance?

20 Questions to Ask about Wills & Estates will help you and your loved ones expect — and plan for — the unexpected. Learn how to use Will and estate planning to preserve and pass on wealth to loved ones, to make the most of insurance and retirement benefits, to minimize taxes and to promote family welfare and harmony.

The authors, a father/son legal team with more than 65 years' experience counseling real people in real situations, cut through the legal mumbo jumbo in preparing a last will and testament. Get answers to questions like:

• How do I avoid being kept alive artificially — or prevent having treatment stopped — if I become in capacitated?• What are the best ways to avoid probate court tying up your property?• How much/little can I leave my spouse?• When is it fair to treat my children unequally?• When do I need to worry about federal estate taxes?

Peace of mind comes from being prepared. This book shows you how to face whatever the future brings with confidence. ... Read more

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OUTSTANDING
A MUST READ for those contemplating to set up wills and estates and for those who have already completed theirs.
It is written so that the average person is not bogged down by legalese.
The authors backgrounds are outstanding so you know you are reading something with merit.
Joanie G

Very informative and easy to read
It really gives you a clear picture about end of life and Will issues. What I liked most about the book is the manner it which it is written: on one hand it is very easy to read, unencumbered by excessive technical language, on the other hand, tons of relevant information is squeezed in.

Practical answers to real life and death questions
You couldn't ask for better reference guide on this subject. It is short, clear, and right to the point.It approaches what for many people is a very uncomfortable subject with practical, constructive information and light, wise humour

The Living Will/Medical Power of Attorney section was particularly interesting subject to me to understand in light of Terry Schiavo story. After trying to research this issue on-line I became very tired of drinking from the Internet "fire hose", but Zaffts made it absolutely clear within few pages, and without guilt and depression. What a gift! ... Read more

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This is a translation of a 12th-century Sanskrit legal text, with the original text.The Dayabhaga was one of the most important texts in the history of Indian law.The text, fairly late and inspiring little attention, is important because the British elevated it to such prominence in their new colony in the early 19th century.It was known as the authority on inheritance and significant aspects of family law for the eastern Indian region.The case law and scholarship that surround this text have shaped Indian personal law right up to the present day. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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In this practical guide, the author describes how to set about writing a will, explaining tax and legal implications and the procedues to follow. The best thing that anyone can do for those they will leave behind is to make a will: the possible consequences of not leaving a will are pointed out. The book also provides instructions for executors who need to gain probate to wind up the estate. ... Read more

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Eileen Spring presents a fresh interpretation of the history of inheritance among the English gentry and aristocracy. In a work that recasts both the history of real property law and the history of the family, she finds that one of the principal and determinative features of upper-class real property inheritance was the exclusion of females. This exclusion was accomplished by a series of legal devices designed to nullify the common-law rules of inheritance under which—had they prevailed—40 percent of English land would have been inherited or held by women.

Current ideas of family development portray female inheritance as increasing in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, but Spring argues that this is a misperception, resulting from an incomplete consideration of the common-law rules. Female rights actually declined, reaching their nadir in the eighteenth century. Spring shows that there was a centuries-long conflict between male and female heirs, a conflict that has not been adequately recognized until now. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Florida Bar Journal, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 5101 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Wills, trusts and estates: field established 1986.(Florida Bar 2004 Annual Directory Issue)(Directory)
Publication: Florida Bar Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 78Issue: 8Page: S35(4)

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1911. This subject is very comprehensive, and the material required was obtained, in most instances, from the original records of Probate and Court Registers in various parts of the world, by exhaustive research in libraries at home and abroad, and by reference to magazine and newspaper files. It was Mr. Harris' effort to select from this collection the wills which appeared most interesting and entertaining.Contents: Importance of wills; Ancient wills; Wills in fiction and poetry; Curious wills relating to husbands, wives and children, animals, charity, burial and miscellaneous; Testamentary and kindred miscellany; Wills of many famous foreigners and Americans. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Florida Bar Journal, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 5162 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Wills, trusts and estates: field established 1986.(Florida Bar 2005 Annual Directory Issue)(Directory)
Publication: Florida Bar Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 79Issue: 8Page: S37(4)

Article Type: Directory

Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more