We The People's Guide to Estate Planning (PDF)

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We The People's Guide to Estate Planning makes planning for yourfuture as painless as possible--all without the added hassle ofhiring a lawyer. This practical, nuts-and-bolts guide covers allthe basics of do-it-yourself estate planning, and covers everythingyou need to know about living trusts, wills, probate, and estatetaxes. Extra resources--a glossary of estate planning terminology;a section on frequently asked questions; samples of effectiveliving trusts and a last will and testament; as well as worksheetsand essential information on how to settle an estate--make this thebest resource available for this important step in planning for thefuture. You'll have all the information you need to understand thelegal language of a will or living trust and learn how to seekstate-specific laws and customs so you can tailor your plansaccordingly. In addition, you can download sample documents fromwhich you can create your own. Inside, you'll learn all the basicsand more:

* Whether you need a living trust, a will, or both
* Creating a valid last will and testament
* Designating a successor trustee or executor to an estate
* Deciding who gets what--and making sure they do
* Setting up a living trust and funding it with assets
* Understanding durable power of attorney documents and livingwills
* Tax-saving tips that help you leave more for yourbeneficiaries
* Getting to know (in plain English) the legal language of yourwill or living trust
* Where to download sample documents
* Settling an estate with or without a valid will or livingtrust
It's important to take care of the ones you love after you're gone.But if your estate planning isn't done clearly, precisely, andlegally, you could end up creating more problems for your survivorsthan you solve. Do it right, do it inexpensively, and do ityourself--with We The People's Guide to Estate Planning.