Denis Clifford

This book provides concise, straightforward, and easy to read information about the major components of estate planning – without going into endless detail about arcane options that apply only to the wealthy. Topics include: Wills. Why you need one, how to make one, and when having just a will is enough. Living Trusts. When they’re useful, how they work, and whether you need a lawyer to make one. Young Beneficiaries. How to protect gifts you leave to young people to young people, by naming a responsible adult to manage the property until they come of age. Avoiding Probate. What is probate, why you might want to avoid it, and how to do it. Planning for Incapacity. Why you should make powers of attorney and health care directives to plan for a time when you cannot make decisions about your finances or your medical care. Best-selling Nolo author Denis Clifford uses plain English to make these estate planning issues easy to understand, and he lets you know which tasks you can handle yourself and when you’ll need a lawyer’s help.

Estate Planning Basics

A guide to estate planning covers property ownership laws, beneficiaries, probate avoidance, living trusts, joint tenancy, life insurance, estate taxes, wills, business ownership, and pensions.

Plan Your Estate

In all 50 states, if you die without an estate plan, state law determines what happens to your property. The Quick & Legal Will Book shows you how to take control of those decisions. Use this book to create a will to distribute your property, name an executor, and set up guardianships for your children and their property.

Quick & Legal Will Book

Covers beneficiaries, property, children, executors, and estate planning, and tells how to draft a will and prepare, store, and copy the final will.

Protect your family with solid estate planning Estate planning sounds difficult—but most people just need a few basic documents. Let Plan Your Estate show you how to protect your loved ones from legal hassles and financial uncertainty after your death. Learn about: wills and living trusts avoiding probate bypass (AB) trusts naming guardians for children leaving property to children estate, gift, and inheritance taxes strategies for business owners leaving property to charity health care directives, and financial powers of attorney. The 16th edition of Plan Your Estate is completely updated to reflect the latest state and federal laws. Applies in all U.S. states except Louisiana.

Your will, made easy Write a will that suits your needs with a minimum of fuss. This book provides all the forms and step-by-step instructions you need to create a simple, valid will that protects your family and property after your death. Make a will that lets you: name beneficiaries to inherit your assets choose a guardian for young children set up trusts for minors, and name an executor (and a backup). Learn how to: choose appropriate witnesses finalize your will, and revoke or change your will if necessary. This book also explains basic estate planning, including steps you can take to avoid probate court. The updated 9th edition includes the latest changes in federal estate tax law and a new appendix that lists state probate exceptions. With Downloadable Forms: download wills, a beneficiary worksheet, and other forms (details inside).

Step-by-step instructions for creating a will.

The Quick & Legal Will Book

This work for laymen shows how to create a durable power of attorney. The durable power of attorney can be used to control the use of artificial life support systems when the maker is no longer conscious.

The Power of Attorney Book

Make your own will, with a minimum of fuss. So you're thinking about writing a will--good for you! Most of us know it's something we should do, but many of us haven't gotten around to it yet. Quick & Legal Will Book is here to help. It's the easiest, fastest way to make your own will, without the expense of a lawyer. The basic wills in this book allow you to leave your property simply and clearly, without complicated and unnecessary legal jargon. Make a will that lets you: name beneficiaries to inherit your property choose a guardian for your children set up a trust for minors, and name an executor. This streamlined guide includes all the forms you need to make a basic will that's tailored to your circumstances, whether you're single or married, and whether you have children or not. It also explains how to finalize your will, get it witnessed, or revoke or change your will, if necessary. You can feel confident about preparing your own will. For over 50 years, Nolo has been the trusted name in do-it-yourself estate planning, and tens of thousands of people have made their own wills using Nolo resources. Following clear step-by-step instructions, you'll prepare a will that leaves your property as you wish, provides for the care of your minor children (if you have any), and names your executor--the person who will wrap up your estate when you die. After you've prepared your final draft, signed your will, and had it witnessed, you can rest easy knowing that you've protected and provided for your loved ones. Although most people will have no trouble making their own will with this book, it's not for everyone. For example, residents of Louisiana and the U.S. territories should not use this book. (These wills are legal for residents of every other state and Washington, D.C.) Also, the wills in this book are basic legal documents that provide uncomplicated solutions to common estate planning concerns. If you are very wealthy, if you have complicated wishes for your property, or if you expect conflicts among your beneficiaries, then you should hire a lawyer for help. That said, for most people, the wills provided by the Quick & Legal Will Book give you everything you need to leave your property, name your executor, and provide for your children--without the need for an attorney. And when you're finished, peace of mind will reward your effort. The 10th edition has been revised to reflect changes in the law, including updated information about estate and gift taxes.​

Ralph E. Warner

How to Write a Partnership Agreement

The Partnership Book

This book provides the information and encouragement you need to create security for your property, your children, and your health. In plain English, it covers every standard estate planning topic in detail. The information in this book will help you formulate your plan and will save you time and money, whether you create your own estate plan or go to a lawyer for assistance.

Wills, Probate Avoidance, Trusts and Taxes California

Nolo's Simple Will Book

Lisa Goldoftas

This handy kit takes people step by step through the entire process of writing a will -- from filling out forms and selecting beneficiaries to assigning an executor and choosing a guardian for minor children. The result is a quick, easy, legally valid will. The kit includes customized will forms, a booklet with step-by-step instructions, estate-planning information and advice on when to see a lawyer.This edition includes updated law charts and new legal information. Good in all states except Louisiana.

Wills

Nolo's Law Form Kit

Save your family time, money, and headaches Unlike a will, a living trust lets your family bypass probate court—which saves everyone money, delay, and hassle. Whether you are single or part of a couple, Make Your Own Living Trust can help you make a living trust that’s valid in your state. Use this book to: decide whether a living trust is right for your family keep control over trust property while you live appoint someone to manage trust property, if needed name beneficiaries to inherit your assets set up property management for young beneficiaries, and learn how to transfer all types of assets to your trust, including real estate, stocks, jewelry, art, or business assets. With Downloadable Forms - completely updated, this new edition provides all the forms and worksheets you need to create an individual or shared living trust and a basic will—available for download (details inside). The legal forms in this book are not valid in Louisiana.

Make Your Own Living Trust

A do-it-yourself manual for making your own living trust, with checklists, step-by-step procedures, worksheets, and forms.

Mary Randolph

Who Will Handle Your Finances If You Can't?

Hayden Curry

America's estimated 20 million lesbians and gay men need to take specific legal steps to define and protect their relationships in the eyes of the law. This practical guide shows them how to: obtain domestic partner benefits-plan for medical emergencies-buy property together-provide for each other at death-understand the practical and legal aspects of having and raising children.The guide includes living together contracts, sample wills and a durable power of attorney. The updated 14th edition now includes a new chapter discussing the laws of states that offer an equivalent to marriage, plus information on ending such relationships.

A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples

Frederick Hertz

Most legal guidebooks -- including those written for lawyers -- ignore lesbian and gay couples. For almost 20 years, this has been the outstanding exception, and it remains the standard for lesbians and gay men who want solid, basic answers.MATT COLES, DIRECTOR, LESBIAN & GAY RIGHTS PROJECT, ACLU

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