Covers the basics of estate planning, including wills, trusts, and health care directives. It prepares readers to start planning their estate, with or without an attorney. The 9th edition is updated with the latest laws and tax information.

"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 your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand...

"Writing a legal will is one of the most straightforward and greatest gifts you can provide for your family. But where to begin? With Wills & Trusts Kit For Dummies, you'll learn that anyone can get started creating their own wills or trusts, no matter whether they have access to custom legal advice! With tons of useful resources, like checklists, templates, and forms, and access to brand-new online content, you'll discover that the estate planning...

"Estate Planning For Dummies teaches you the ins and outs of estate planning. This everyone-friendly guide walks you through building a solid estate plan, whatever your current financial situation. In easy-to-understand language, you'll learn the ins and outs of estate planning, including what happens to your stuff--cash, real estate, businesses, retirement funds, everything--when you pass away. This new edition is updated for the many recent changes...

"Gleaned from his forty-four years as an estate attorney, Sharp describes the probate process and the many reasons why it should be your last resort in estate settlement methods in How to Avoid Probate for Everyone. Living trusts are important, but there are many alternatives to using a living trust for probate avoidance. These alternatives are explained step-by-step as Sharp delves into the details"--