A Guide to Probate, Wills and the Law

A Guide to Probate, Wills and the Law
Author: David Samuels
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2007-03-25
Genre: Probate law and practice
ISBN: 9781900694292

A wide-ranging guide to the law governing wills and probate as it affects all aspects of administration of estates. Formulation of will and the grant of probate can prove a difficult area for most lay people and advisors and this book will prove to be an ideal step-by-step guide which will help people in the early stages of creation of wills and obtaining a grant of probate.

Guide to Understanding Probate Wills and the Law - The Easyw

Guide to Understanding Probate Wills and the Law - The Easyw
Author: David Samuels
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008-07
Genre: Probate law and practice
ISBN: 9781847160690

A concise guide to wills and probate. Creating a will and dealing with probate and administration of an estate to wills and probate. Creating a will and dealing with probate and administration of an estate is a complex and sensitive area for most people. This will prove an ideal guide to assisting people in the initial stages of will formulation and dealing with probate. All the necessary forms required when dealing with probate are included.

The American Bar Association Guide to Wills & Estates

The American Bar Association Guide to Wills & Estates
Author: American Bar Association
Publisher: Random House Reference &
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0375722998

Written in easy-to-read language with dozens of real-life examples, this book provides important information about mediation, arbitration, small claims court, and civil court procedures, and includes a chapter on working with a lawyer.

Easyway Guide to Probate Wills and the Law

Easyway Guide to Probate Wills and the Law
Author: David Samuels
Publisher: Easyway Guides
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Probate law and practice
ISBN: 9781847161390

A concise and informative guide to all the processes that underpin the practice of formulating a last will and testament and to the law and practice of probate and applying for probate in the event of a death. The book is designed for people who wish to manage their own affairs in the event of a death and for those wishing to understand more about the law concerning this complex area.

How to Settle a Simple Estate Without a Lawyer

How to Settle a Simple Estate Without a Lawyer
Author: Linda C. Ashar
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-12-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1601386141

On everything you need to know about wills, trusts, probate, taxes, and much more. This book will help you assess whether the estate under your control can be settled without an attorney. Estates that involve guardianship of a child and complex trusts may require the assistance of a lawyer. Before paying expensive attorney fees to settle a rather straightforward estate, allow this book to explain all the basics you need to know to tackle this project on your own, saving you thousands in the process. In this book, you will learn about identifying the different types of trusts -- such as charitable trusts, generation-skipping transfer trusts, living trusts, and totten trusts.

How to Probate an Estate - A Step-By-Step Guide for Executors

How to Probate an Estate - A Step-By-Step Guide for Executors
Author: Enodare
Publisher: Enodare Limited
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2010-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1906144303

"Initiate and close probate with ease, learn how to locate and manage estate assets, deal with creditors' claims, taxes and trusts, avoid the common mistakes made by many executors"--Cover.

Wills, Probate, and Inheritance Tax For Dummies

Wills, Probate, and Inheritance Tax For Dummies
Author: Julian Knight
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2008-06-09
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0470756292

Planning how to pass your estate on doesn’t have to mean complications, legal jargon and huge bills. Wills, Probate and Inheritance Tax For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you through the process step-by-step and gives you all the information you need to ensure that your affairs are left in good order. It shows you how to plan and write your will, minimise the stress of probate, and ensure that your nearest and dearest are protected from a large inheritance tax bill. Discover how to: Decide if a will is right for you Value your assets Leave your home through a will Appoint executors and trustees Choose beneficiaries Draw up a DIY will Work out how inheritance tax works and if you’re liable to it Find out what can and can’t be taxed

The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, and Trusts

The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, and Trusts
Author: Alexander A. Bove
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 530
Release: 2005-12-27
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1466829001

The best legal guide to wills and estates—with more than 80,000 copies sold—now updated to cover the current asset protection options and estate laws Whether grappling with modest or extensive assets, The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, and Trusts has long been the indispensable guide for protecting an estate for loved ones. In this completely revised third edition, updated to cover the latest changes in estate law, attorney Alexander A. Bove, Jr., clearly explains • how to use a will to avoid probate and legal complications • how trusts work and how to use trusts to save taxes • how to contest a will and how to avoid a contest • how to settle an estate or make a claim against one • how to establish a durable power of attorney • how to protect assets from creditors In his straightforward and humorous style, Bove shares easy-to-understand legal definitions, savvy advice on taxes, and pragmatic and simple sample forms, all illustrated with entertaining examples and actual cases. The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, and Trusts is the best guide available for defending your financial legacy