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Plan Your Estate

by Denis Clifford
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Overview

When you're thinking about estate planning, you want to make sure that you choose the right plan for your family. Turn to Plan Your Estate, Nolo's bestselling book of estate planning essentials. Get straightforward, plain-English explanations of every significant estate-planning option available, so you can make the best decisions for you and those you love.

 

Let Nolo's bestseller Plan Your Estate show you how to:

avoid probate
leave property through a will or trust
use life insurance to provide for your loved ones
name a guardian for your minor child
leave property to a young person
plan for incapacity
implement strategies specific to business owners
reduce estate taxes 
make final arrangements

 

This edition is completely revised with the latest federal and state laws, plus updated estate and gift tax information, and enhanced discussions about 529 plans, same-sex marriage, tax-saving trusts, and retirement benefits.
 

The most comprehensive estate planning book available, from basic probate avoidance techniques to sophisticated tax saving strategies. ". . . excellent source of information on wills and estate planning."--The New York Times.

About the Author, Denis Clifford

 Denis Clifford, a graduate of Columbia Law School, where he was an editor of The Law Review, is a lawyer who specializes in estate planning. He is the author of many Nolo titles including Quick and Legal Will BookMake Your Own Living Trust and Plan Your Estate and co-author of  A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples. He has been interviewed by such major media as The New York TimesLos Angeles Times, and Money Magazine.

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Editorials


Plan Your Estate is particularly helpful to the layperson... a clear, comprehensive and even charming book.

Los Angeles Times

Plan Your Estate is particularly helpful to the layperson... a clear, comprehensive and even charming book.

Money Magazine

Following Clifford’s advice in this laymen’s guide can save your heirs a bundle.

U.S. News & World Report

How to protect your family and make an orderly exit even if your estate is small.

U.S. News & World Report

How to protect your family and make an orderly exit even if your estate is small.

Washington Times

Probably one of the most comprehensive estate-planning books available to mature adults. It is also written so that everyone can understand new and complex theories, laws, regulations, advantages and disadvantages, with issues ranging from basic estate planning to sophisticated tax-savings strategies.

Los Angeles Times

"Plan Your Estate is particularly helpful to the layperson.. a clear, comprehensive and even charming book."

Parenting Magazine

"From the country's leading publisher of do-it-yourself legal guides...get your affairs in order without any help -- or fees -- from lawyers."

The New York Times

"...excellent source of information on wills and estate planning."

Wall Street Journal

"Nolo's home page is worth bookmarking."

CBS MoneyWatch

"...can walk you through making a will and provisions you need to consider for your situation"

CBS News

"Walks you through... provisions you need to consider for your situation."

Chicago Tribune

A superb book.

Eric Tyson

Among my favorite resources for explaining trusts and other aspects of estate planning...

Kiplinger's Retirement Report

Comprehensive, up to date and organized to make it easy to find the information you want.... clearly explain the nuts and bolts of estate planning.

Los Angeles Times

Plan Your Estate is particularly helpful to the layperson... a clear, comprehensive and even charming book.

Money Magazine

Following Clifford's advice in this laymen's guide can save your heirs a bundle.

Small Business Opportunities

A comprehensive guide that will enable you to put together a plan that's right for you and your family.

The New York Times

"An excellent source of information on wills and estate planning."

The Wall Street Journal

"An exhaustive guide, explaining everything from simple wills to complex trusts. Particularly helpful are a series of 'profiles' that illustrate how estate plans can benefit various individuals and families."

U.S. News & World Report

How to protect your family and make an orderly exit even if your estate is small.

Washington Times

Probably one of the most comprehensive estate-planning books available to mature adults. It is also written so that everyone can understand new and complex theories, laws, regulations, advantages and disadvantages, with issues ranging from basic estate planning to sophisticated tax-savings strategies.

Book Details

Published
May 4, 2012
Publisher
NOLO
Pages
528
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781413317206

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