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"Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your assets will pass to your family according to your wishes Regardless of your age or income, writing a legal will is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. But where do you begin? Wills & Trusts Kit For Dummies walks you through the most important considerations to have in mind when you're deciding what will happen to your estate when you're gone. Writing a will or setting up a trust isn't as fun...

It is no secret that we are living in an increasingly litigious society. What may come as a surprise, though, is that we are far more likely to be involved in a costly legal dispute with a former loved one than we are with a stranger. In Love & Money, Ann-Margaret Carrozza will help you to easily understand and implement essential legal strategies to prevent you from doing legal battle with someone you once shared Thanksgiving dinner (or a pillow)...

One way or another, inheritance touches almost everyone, and most of us either know or fear conflict after a death in the family. But what is it that so often drives people to wage war against their own flesh and blood over a loved one's estate? This is the vexing question veteren estate planning and elder law attorney P. Mark Acettura sets out to answer in this thought-provoking and helpful book as he explains the psychology behind why people fight...

Probating an estate can be a difficult and time consuming process involving taxes, fee payments, beneficiary disputes and tricky asset transfers. This book explores the process from the moment the deceased passes away right through to the distribution of assets. Items such as death certificates, autopsies, funeral planning and asset management are discussed at length.Probating an estate can be a demanding and time consuming process involving complicated...