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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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Originally published in 1875.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1880.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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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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Essential reading for an executor and anyone thinking about making or updating a will, "How to Write Your Will" is full of expert advice and easy-to-use information set out in jargon free language. It covers all the important issues, including: why to write a will; where to start; tax and legal considerations; and the problems of dying intestate. It also provides detailed instructions for executors on valuing and administering an estate prior to winding it up. Fully revised to include all new changes to tax laws and the latest legislation on trusts, "How to Write Your Will" now features an extended chapter on documentation, information on the legal situation in scotland, a 'how to' section and an explanation of the implications for assets in other countries. Packed with helpful information, practical examples and FAQs, it is the complete guide to wills and probate. ... Read more

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Not Relevant to the U.S.Americans, don't buy this.
I bought this book in the hopes of writing a better will, only to find that it is for a British audience.It references British laws, not American laws. I am an American who lives in the U.S.A.If you live in the U.K. buy it.If you don't live there, don't buy it.

If you are an American, check out the state that the book is relevant to.They aren't all the same. ... Read more

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This handy carry-along reference speeds up your case law research by providing the full text of the Probate Act of 1975 and other primary law relating to probate and trust matters in Illinois. You'll find the complete text of Chapters 755 (Estates)and 760 (Trusts and Fiduciaries), as well as selected provisions of Chapter 765 (Property). Other relevant laws include state supreme court rules, chapters from the criminal and civil procedure codes, and chapters from the civil liabilities and business transaction acts. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1880.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Our ancestors' wills and related records can be a valuable source of genealogical information; an opportunity to find out more about their lives, families, livelihoods - sometimes even their personalities. However, the records can seem complex. From 1858 wills were centrally registered and researching them is straightforward but before 1858 wills were administrated in a network of church courts and the records are scattered.This comprehensive guide makes will research available to all, from the novice family historian to the seasoned researcher seeking clarification on complexities. It makes sense of the records and the institutions to approach as well as the indexes and digital resources increasingly available. Legal terminology and Latin phrases are translated and the text is illustrated throughout with examples of the records including wills.Contents:· Introduction · Church courts and records before 1858 · Finding a will before 1858 · Administrations before 1858 · Wills and administrations from 1858 onwards · Understanding the will · Inventories and accounts · Death duty registers · Litigation · Other probate records · Appendices, Further Reading and Index ... Read more

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How to conduct research for such instruments, and the pros and cons of their contents.
Karen Grannum and Nigel Taylor's WILLS AND OTHER PROBATE RECORDS provides insights from the experts at the National Archives, and while this holds a British focus, many researchers from other countries will find it invaluable. Those whose ancestors have roots in the UK receive chapters on how to conduct research for such instruments, and the pros and cons of their contents.

Diane C. Donovan
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Parry & Kerridge: The Law of Succession has been the leading textbook on the topic for over 70 years, providing the detail required for a full understanding of the subject. The work covers wills, intestacy, probate and the administration of estates. The twelfth edition has been updated to incorporate legislative developments including the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Family Provision (Intestate Succession) Order 2009. ... Read more

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This edition has updated sections on the taxation of trusts, the effects of the Charities Act 1992 and 1993 on charitable trusts and the introduction of inheritance tax. This text is intended for university and professional students. ... Read more

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This supplement brings the seventh edition of "Williams on Wills" up to date. It provides coverage of the input of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. It takes into account all other recent developments, including a change in statutory investment powers. ... Read more

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This authoritative reference book provides the will draftsman with the tools needed to prepare wills for the more commonly encountered situations. The text is split into three parts: 1. commentary - provides an analysis of the underlying law; 2. precedent clauses - which can be readily assembled to make up wills for most circumstances; 3. statutory material - extracts from the legislation which informs the law. Written in plain English, the book takes a practical and up-to-date approach to will drafting which helps make wills comprehensible to clients. As well as commonly used draft wills, over 75 individual clauses are appended on an accompanying CD-ROM for easy word processing. The 8th edition of this well-regarded book is substantially updated to take account of changes in legislation, case law and practice. ... Read more

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Tristram and Coote's Probate Practice is the definitive work on probate and is widely used by the Probate Registry. It provides busy practitioners with a complete account of the practice of non-contentious and contentious probate practice. This new supplement contains all contentious and non-contentious materials that have changed since the last supplement was published in December 1999. It includes author annotations of new material as well as the existing supplementary materials. ... Read more