Authors: Sandy Ann Baker.
Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)
Publication Date: 2007-08-30


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    What happens to an individual's estate after they are gone is very much within their control. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy; it is for everyone. It is simply the process of deciding where your assets are to be distributed after your death.
For those people who wish to preserve their assets for designated purposes such as family or special charities it becomes necessary to make special advance preparations. Performing these important preparations is commonly referred to as estate planning.
For an individual to help ensure that his assets are protected and final wishes carried out, there are some common actions that need to be taken now. Proper estate planning allows you to plan for yourself and your loved ones without giving up control of your affairs.
Your estate plan should allow for the possibility of your own disability. It should give what you own to whom you want, at a time of your choosing, the way you want. Your estate plan should include fully disclosed, controlled costs for you and for those you love. The last thing you want to worry about is having it drained of value through taxes and legal costs. The right plan can protect the value of your estate and spare your loved ones unnecessary hassles and legal conflicts. This new book will help you glide through the complicated process.
One of the biggest issues you need to consider is estate taxes. For starters, Uncle Sam begins collecting gift taxes at the $1 million level. Married couples with estates over $4 million are subject to estate taxes that soar up to 46 percent and if you wish to leave money to grandchildren, estate taxes can reach as high as 73 percent!
Many books on estate planning indicate you do not need the services of an attorney, but we highly recommend an attorney versed in this area to assist you. You should not go through the process alone. What this book will do though is explain the complicated issues, terminology, and planning strategies of estate planning to the lay person (me and you) so that when you do meet with a qualified attorney, you will be well prepared. You will understand legal terms and be ready to discuss issues and strategies with familiarity, saving time and legal fees and ensuring peace of mind.
Some of the contents of the book are wills, assets, and settlement costs, probate, guardianship and minor children, executors and trustees, life insurance, living trusts, living wills, durable power of attorney, catastrophic illness, potential long-term care needs, marital deductions, types of trusts, federal and state estate exemptions, irrevocable life insurance trusts, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, charitable remainder trusts, 529 plans, health care proxy, power of attorney, reducing or eliminating estate taxes, avoiding tax on life insurance, using insurance to pay estate taxes, gift tax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, and tax deferred accounts.
Estate planning should be a positive experience. It involves reviewing your situation and planning for your future. Although most people also find it unpleasant to think about the possibility of disability or death, advance planning is also a way to show your love and to reduce potential distress later. Get started today....

Authors: Joan M. Burda.
Paperback, 199 pages
Publisher: American Bar Association
Publication Date: 2004-09-25


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    The landscape concerning same-sex relationships is changing. It is vital for lawyers to stay on top of these changes. Attorneys who represent lesbian and gay clients must provide creative estate planning that protects both parties, their children and their future....

Authors: Gordon Mead Bennett.
Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: Sterling
Publication Date: 2007-11-01

Authors: Daniel Sitarz.
Paperback, 223 pages
Publisher: Nova Publishing Company
Publication Date: 2002-07-25


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    The forms in this book are valid in all states and include forms for setting up a living trust, making transfers to the trust, altering the trust, and revoking the trust....

Authors: Barry Kaye.
Hardcover, 379 pages
Publisher: Forman Publishing
Publication Date: 1997-07


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    This book establishes beyond a doubt that life insurance is the best techniques available to discount estate tax costs, at the same time optimizing the assets you leave your heirs. It's so simple, it's almost unbelievable. You buy. You die. It pays! No other asset - no investment - can do that!...

Authors: Ron Blue. Jeremy White.
Hardcover, 224 pages
Publisher: Northfield Publishing
Publication Date: 2004-03-01


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Authors: Stephen Elias. Robin Leonard.
Paperback, 208 pages
Publisher: NOLO
Publication Date: 2005-12-19


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    Everything you need to know about filing for bankruptcy under the new laws.

Bankruptcy law recently experienced a profound change that makes it harder to eliminate overwhelming debt. Yet many of the reasons for filing for bankruptcy (such as divorce, medical bills or job loss) remain.

Fortunately, there's help. The New Bankruptcy can help you choose the best strategy to get back on your feet. Filled with clear-cut answers and practical suggestions, it covers all the issues you face, including:

*qualifying for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

*how Chapter 13 repayment plans work

*which debts are wiped out

*how bankruptcy affects homeowners

*keeping cars and other property

*how bankruptcy affects credit

*alternative ways to handle debt problems

*paperwork requirements

*and much more

The New Bankruptcy also provides worksheets to help you determine whether you can file for bankruptcy under the new law. It also includes checklists, sample forms and easy-to-use legal charts for all 50 states....

Authors: Denis Clifford.
Paperback, 187 pages
Publisher: NOLO
Publication Date: 2005-07-30
Edition: 3

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    This quick read makes understanding the rules of estate planning easy!

Estate Planning Basics provides concise, straightforward and easy-to-read explanations of the major components of estate planning, so that you don't have to spend hours wading through endless options (most of which apply to the wealthy).

Learn about:

*choosing beneficiaries *estate planning by parents with minor children *wills *living trusts *other probate-avoidance methods, including using a retirement plan like an IRA or 401(k) as an estate planning device *estate taxes and tax-reduction methods *trusts for people in second marriages, or for those leaving property to a disabled person *planning for the handling of medical and financial decisions if one becomes incompetent

Attorney Denis Clifford gives you the reliable, plain-English answers you need, whether you're doling out the family heirlooms or steering clear of estate taxes. The 3rd edition is updated with the current rules of your state....

Authors: Robert J. Lynn. Grayson M.P. McCouch.
Paperback, 396 pages
Publisher: West
Publication Date: 2004-08
Edition: 5th

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    This Nutshell presents an introduction to estate planning. Subjects covered include the transfer of property at death at will under the intestate law, survivor interests, community property, and "simple" wills. Addresses insurance, estates arising from status, Social Security, pensions, workers' compensation, and veterans benefits. Discusses charitable trusts, the rule in Shelley's case, the Doctrine of Worthier Title, the Rule Against Perpetuities, and the Rule Against Accumulations. Also addresses fiduciary administration and federal estate and gift taxes....

Authors: Ricki Pagano.
Paperback, 68 pages
Publisher: Five Star Publications, Inc. Chandler, AZ
Publication Date: 2007-01-02
Edition: 3rd

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    Being disorganized can sometimes prove frustrating; at other times, it can be financially and emotionally devastating. If we temporarily misplace a receipt, at worst it can be irksome. But what if your financial and medical records can t be located by relatives or guardians when you ve suddenly become incapacitated? For the Record takes the worry out of what to do with all the information these folks would need in an emergency. It s for everyday life, too, for it will help you quickly locate that receipt you need. Author Ricki Pagano brings to this book her years of experience in helping others....