The complexities of planning and administering an estate are clearly explained in this up-to-date and authoritative guide. This new edition covers the best techniques for transferring property through Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, gifting programs, paying grandchildren's medical and tuition expenses, and more. From wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives to probate and administering an estate, it's all here in easy-to-read, plain English. A five-step planning process d...
The Last Will and Testament of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
by Jacqueline Onassis
Presents the complete, unedited will of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, accompanied by photos and a chronology.
Although Inheritance tax is a technical and increasingly complex subject, this book is intended to give the non-lawyer a thorough, working understanding of the tax. It points out steps that can be taken to ensure that hard-earned wealth can be passed to those they care for, rather than leaving it for the state to dissipate. This book will enable readers to: assess their particular situation and discover where it might be considerably improved; talk with advisers intelligently; judge their worth;...
"A funeral home director discusses the environmental impact of common burial practices and provides ecologically sound alternatives that minimize the use of chemicals and non-biodegradable materials; also covers the financial and legal aspects of green burial me thods"--
A guide to the process of writing and sharing an ethical will, a document designed to preserve a lasting legacy of your most cherished personal values. A comprehensive, step-by-step resource, Ethical Wills gently guides us through the process of creating what can be one of the most valuable and cherished documents we leave behind. Clarifying and communicating the meaning of our lives for those who will survive us, an ethical will helps us reflect on and share our life's experience. Those who w...
Discover the ins and outs of planning your own or your loved one's last wishes with this easy-to-understand guide to estate planning. No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get...
Make Your Own California Will (How to Make a Will in California)
by Douglas E Godbe
Digital Death, Digital Assets and Post-Mortem Privacy (Future Law)
by Edina Harbinja
Addresses the fundamental questions of how our data, online identity and digital assets are treated after death. Edina Harbinja examines the theoretical, technological and doctrinal issues surrounding online death and digital assets. By examining different areas of law, humanities and social science, she proposes the new concept of postmortal privacy (privacy of the deceased individuals) and provides answers and suggestions as to what happens to digital assets and online identity after death.Cas...