Reach for Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning for straightforward, plain-English explanations of why--and how--you can make the best decisions for you and those you love. Attorney Liza Hanks shows you how to: - avoid probate altogether - leave property through a will or trust - use life insurance to provide for your loved ones - name a guardian for your minor children - leave property to a young person - plan for incapacity - eliminate or reduce estate taxes, and - make final arrangements. This book is for seniors doing end-of-life planning, parents planning for their young children's futures, adult children helping their parents make end-of life plans, as well as readers of any age who want to learn about estate planning. Liza Hanks does not lecture--she explains and leads. You can do it.

Reach for Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning for straightforward, plain-English explanations of why--and how--you can make the best decisions for you and those you love. Attorney Liza Hanks shows you how to:
avoid probate altogether
leave property through a will or trust
use life insurance to provide for your loved ones
name a guardian for your minor children
leave property to a young person
plan for incapacity
eliminate or reduce estate taxes, and
make final arrangements.
This book is for seniors doing end-of-life planning, parents planning for their young children's futures, adult children helping their parents make end-of life plans, as well as readers of any age who want to learn about estate planning. Liza Hanks does not lecture--she explains and leads. You can do it.
Protect your family with solid estate planning
Estate planning sounds difficult--but most people just need a few basic documents. Let Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning show you how to protect your loved ones from legal hassles and financial uncertainty after your death. Learn about:

wills and living trusts
avoiding probate
bypass (AB) trusts
leaving property to children and naming guardians
estate, gift, and inheritance taxes
strategies for business owners
health care directives, and
financial powers of attorney.

Protect your family with solid estate planning
Estate planning sounds difficult--but most people just need a few basic documents. Let Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning show you how to protect your loved ones from legal hassles and financial uncertainty after your death. Learn about: