Where There’s a Will …A guide to setting up a Will and managing a loved one's estate

Where There’s a Will …A guide to setting up a Will and managing a loved one's estate
Author: Lim Fung Peen
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2021-04-15
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9814974323

The average man on the street without a legal background has little or no knowledge about what to do or how to proceed when a loved one passes away. Some people assume that things will happen automatically through some government scheme, which is a common misconception. This book explains what happens when a person passes away, either having written a Will or intestate without a Will, and sets out clearly the procedure to follow and the stages involved before assets and property can be properly dealt with, and why it is important to set up a Will and the disadvantages if you do not have one. The book contains interesting case studies of real-life situations to illustrate the different scenarios when a person passes away with and without a Will.

Every Californian's Guide To Estate Planning

Every Californian's Guide To Estate Planning
Author: Liza W. Hanks
Publisher: Nolo
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1413329381

Finally, an Estate Planning Guide for Californians Every Californian’s Guide to Estate Planning helps you understand the basics of leaving money and property to loved ones and charities, and naming a guardian for children—with a special focus on issues unique to California, like: how community property rules affect inheritance and taxes how to minimize capital gains for those inheriting high value real estate legal and tax rules that apply to non-citizens and U.S. permanent residents important issues for international guardians, trustees, and executors how to understand the impact of “Prop 19,” and make sure your heirs don’t lose a low (“Prop 13”) property tax rate, and how to avoid California’s slow and expensive probate system through options such as transfer-on-death deeds. With Downloadable Worksheets Includes access to essential worksheets that help you get started on writing a will, preparing a trust, choosing a guardian, leaving money to kids, naming beneficiaries, choosing agents for your health care directive and power of attorney for finances, doing a personal inventory, and more. details inside.

A Simplified Guide to Creating a Personal Will

A Simplified Guide to Creating a Personal Will
Author: Deborah Levine Herman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2003-10-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471480843

With this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn the entire process of creating a will—from determining what your will should include to making sure it’s a legally binding document. It demystifies the process and offers the tools and knowledge you need to safeguard the inheritance you leave your children or other loved ones. With the professional guidance provided by the authors, you’ll have a full understanding of the benefits and consequences of the decisions you make—and you’ll feel secure in knowing that no matter what happens, the people you love will be taken care of. Buy this invaluable resource today!

We The People's Guide to Estate Planning

We The People's Guide to Estate Planning
Author: Ira Distenfield
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2005-04-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471730912

WE THE PEOPLE No lawyers. Save money. We The People is America's largest legal document services company. Dedicated to helping every American avoid the high cost of legal fees, We The People gives you the information you need to handle your own legal filings quickly, easily, and inexpensively. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have already liberated themselves from the tyranny of attorneys' fees--and now you can too! We The People's Guide to Estate Planning makes planning for your future as painless as possible--all without the added hassle of hiring a lawyer. This practical, nuts-and-bolts guide covers all the basics of do-it-yourself estate planning, and covers everything you need to know about living trusts, wills, probate, and estate taxes. Extra resources--a glossary of estate planning terminology; a section on frequently asked questions; samples of effective living trusts and a last will and testament; as well as worksheets and essential information on how to settle an estate--make this the best resource available for this important step in planning for the future. You'll have all the information you need to understand the legal language of a will or living trust and learn how to seek state-specific laws and customs so you can tailor your plans accordingly. In addition, you can download sample documents from which you can create your own. Inside, you'll learn all the basics and 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 living wills * Tax-saving tips that help you leave more for your beneficiaries * Getting to know (in plain English) the legal language of your will or living trust * Where to download sample documents * Settling an estate with or without a valid will or living trust 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, and legally, you could end up creating more problems for your survivors than you solve. Do it right, do it inexpensively, and do it yourself--with We The People's Guide to Estate Planning.

Every Californian's Guide To Estate Planning

Every Californian's Guide To Estate Planning
Author: Liza W. Hanks
Publisher: Nolo
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2024-01-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1413331459

This one-of-a-kind guide covers everything from wills and living trusts to tax-saving strategies and issues that are unique to people who call California home.

The Individual's Guidebook to Wills and Estates

The Individual's Guidebook to Wills and Estates
Author: Edward M. Melillo
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2019-09-20
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1620235099

What would happen to your money if you died without a Last Will and Testament? What about your stocks, your family business, your home? What would become of your loved ones? Without a final Will, the fate of your life’s work is in the hands of the court. Dying without having legally laid out your wishes is a recipe for uncertainty, ill will, financial turmoil, and heartache. You have the power to determine what will happen to your assets after your death. The process of planning your estate can seem daunting, but with the proper information in hand and an experienced attorney on your side, you can ensure that your final wishes are met and your family taken care of. “The Individual’s Guidebook to Wills and Estates” will help you understand the steps necessary to complete your legal plan. Written in understandable and accessible language with real-life examples and filled with sample documents and reference material, this book will give you the tools you need to protect your estate and your loved ones.

The Executor's Guide

The Executor's Guide
Author: Mary Randolph
Publisher: Nolo
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2021-03-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1413328334

The step-by-step guide to serving as an executor If you need to wrap up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed—especially when you’re grieving. But you can do it, and this book will show you how. A roadmap to follow. The Executor’s Guide will lead you through an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. You’ll learn what to do right away and what can wait. Find help on: preparing for the job of executor or trustee claiming life insurance, Social Security, and other benefits making sense of a will (and what to do if there is no will) determining whether probate is necessary filing taxes navigating probate court proceedings dealing with family members handling simple trusts, and working with lawyers, appraisers, accountants, and other experts. The 9th edition contains updated tables outlining key points of each state’s laws. Applies in all states except Louisiana. With Downloadable Worksheets - download and customize worksheets detailing information executors need to get organized, including an inventory of assets and debts (details inside).

The Executor's Guide

The Executor's Guide
Author: Mary Randolph
Publisher: Nolo
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2024-06-07
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1413331750

The step-by-step guide to serving as an executor, trustee, or estate representative If you need to wrap up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed—especially when you’re grieving. But you can do it, and this book will show you how. The Executor’s Guide provides a clear road map through an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. You’ll learn what to do right away and what can wait. Find help on: • preparing for the job of executor or trustee • the first steps you should take after a loved one dies • claiming life insurance, Social Security, and other benefits • making sense of a will, and what to do if there is no will • how to determine whether probate is necessary • filing taxes • managing assets inherited by a minor child • probate court proceedings • handling simple trusts, and • working with lawyers, appraisers, accountants, and other experts. The 10th edition of The Executor's Guide contains updated tables that outline the key points of each state's laws. It also provides the latest information on estate tax laws. With Downloadable Worksheets: download and customize worksheets detailing information executors need to get organized, including an inventory of assets and debts (details inside).