| 1. Estate Planning Smarts: A Practical, User-Friendly, Action-Oriented Guide | 
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By: Deborah L. Jacobs Publisher: DJ Working Unlimited Inc. December 11, 2009
A wise man realizes he isn't immortal. "Estate Planning Smarts: A Practical, User-Friendly, Action-Oriented Guide" is a guide for those who want to plan a wise will to be followed after they pass on, to help with the chaos that is normally associated with inheritance. From the power of attorney, to caring for one's children in the future, charity, legally evading the taxman, and more, "Estate Planning... more
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| 2. Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies | 
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By: Margaret Atkins Munro, Kathryn A. Murphy Publisher: For Dummies November 24, 2008
Book is filled to the brim with useful information. Everyone at some point will have to deal with estate issues with a spouse, parent, partner, sibling, etc... The world of fiduciary and financial responsibility is presented in great detail. If your question is not answered here, you will be directed to the proper source. This book will open your eyes to the minutiae of estate... more
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| 3. Get It Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won't Have To | 
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By: Melanie Cullen, Shae Irving Publisher: NOLO March 30, 2005
Easy to read and understand. Just print and fill in. Great book with forms via book or printable from computer disc. Forms are concise. ... more
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| 4. Make Your Own Living Trust | 
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By: Denis Clifford Publisher: NOLO 2004-01
The book shipped on time and arrived in excellent condition. I will definitely order from this company again... more
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| 5. JK Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning (J.K. Lasser) | 
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By: Stewart H. Welch III, Harold Apolinsky, Craig Stephens Publisher: Wiley January 07, 2010
I would encourage every taxpayer in America to read this book. It examines what the new tax law means, not just what it says. Stewart Welch III and Harold Apolinsky have addressed the questions all of us are asking, and a few we may not have thought of yet. Who would have ever thought a book on tax law would be so enjoyable to read and easy to understand? I am grateful for these two experts' wonderful... more
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| 6. Kiplinger's Estate Planning: The Complete Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Maximizing Your Legacy | 
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By: John Ventura Publisher: Kaplan Publishing May 06, 2008
I am a wills and probate attorney in Texas. Certainly, I am the first to admit that the law of estate planning can be difficult to navigate. John Ventura, with this Estate Planning book, makes the navigation simple. He guides you, step by step, through wills, trusts, and the like, without ever missing a beat. I even purchased a copy for my own mother! If you want an easy read, with excellent... more
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| 7. The Boomer Burden: Dealing with Your Parents' Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff | 
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By: Julie Hall Publisher: Thomas Nelson June 01, 2008
I was very pleased with my purchase. The ordering process was very simple. I ordered 3 books all of which had to be shipped to 3 different addresses and all were received in a timely manner. The estimated arrival time was more then accurate... more
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| 8. The Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust | 
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By: Mary Randolph J.D. Publisher: NOLO February 09, 2010
Anyone facing losing a loved one and having to deal with settling an estate or trust should buy this book. I recommend getting a copy before you are faced with a loss that way you will clearly know what steps to follow before you are in the overwhelming emotional pain a death can bring. It is a very comprehensive guide covering every angle of this daunting task. This is a simply written and easy to... more
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| 9. Saving the Family Cottage: A Guide to Succession Planning for Your Cottage, Cabin, Camp or Vacation Home | 
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By: Stuart Hollander, David Fry, Rose Hollander Publisher: NOLO May 07, 2009
Well written book. Author discusses several real world situations, and describes outcomes of proper vacation home death planning, and consequences of non-planning or avoidance. You do not have to be an attorney, financial planner, or accounant to read this book. It is a benefit for anyone who owns a vacation property.
Book does not describe state specific strategies, but is more of... more
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| 10. The 101 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes | 
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By: Herbert E. Nass Publisher: Wiley November 02, 2009
This book has great tips about dos and don'ts. I realized after reading it that I better hustle to change my daughter's guardians. The ones named in my will have been divorced for 5 years and we are barely speaking. Nass makes plenty of other points that hit home... more
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