Administration of Wills, Trusts and Estates FROM THE PUBLISHER
Since the majority of law offices perform estate planning, Administration of Wills, Trusts, and Estates is the perfect reference source to have on hand. This text covers all topics in a procedural, step-by-step fashion. It includes the legal and decision making processes involved in drawing up a will, appointing a personal representative, the passing of intestate property, and the rights of survivors. Vignettes are included that depict the legal assistant at work. It also details the administration of an estate, the purpose of estate planning, tax implications, and the creation of various types of trusts.
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In this textbook, legal expert Brown discusses wills, trusts, and estates in an easy-to-read format that avoids legal jargon. He includes articles, cases, and observations about many well-known people; each of the 14 chapters begins by quoting the last words of a recognized individual, followed by a practical scenario that raises law-office issues. New coverage includes the letter of instruction, the Uniform Nonprobate Transfer on Death Act, dynasty trusts, requirements for intervivos gifts, long-term care insurance, retirement plans, patients without advance directives law, and changes made by the Economic growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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In this textbook, legal expert Brown discusses wills, trusts, and estates in an easy-to-read format that avoids legal jargon. He includes articles, cases, and observations about many well-known people; each of the 14 chapters begins by quoting the last words of a recognized individual, followed by a practical scenario that raises law-office issues. New coverage includes the letter of instruction, the Uniform Nonprobate Transfer on Death Act, dynasty trusts, requirements for intervivos gifts, long-term care insurance, retirement plans, patients without advance directives law, and changes made by the Economic growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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