Description

Estate planning, in plain English

Get the need-to-know basics about wills, trusts, avoiding probate, and planning for incapacity with Estate Planning Basics. This book lays out your options in plain English, guiding you to the right estate plan for you and your family.

Learn how to:

- make a will or living trust

- name a guardian for your children

- avoid probate

- choose an executor

- use durable powers of attorney, and

- prepare a health care directive.

The 12th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest information about estate planning.