AARP© Crash Course in Estate Planning: The Essential Guide to Wills, Trusts , and Your Personal Legacy

US: Sterling, 2004. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Here is the absolutely essential and totally comprehensive guide to wills, trusts, estate planning, and crafting a personal legacy. Scrutinized for accuracy by AARP's legal specialists, this indispensable vo lume covers every aspect of planning an estate and creating a will. A crash course in one handy volume, the book walks readers through the entire proc ess, from understanding the distinction between probate and nonprobate prop erty to delegating a durable power of attorney, and from resolving possible tax issues ahead of time to safeguarding your assets. In these pages you will find: • comparisons of wills and simple living trusts; • advice on guardianship and advance medical directives; • explanations of the role and powers of a trustee-and what steps to take in the case of suspected misconduct; • a primer on marshaling and protecting retirement assets; • help in planning for children with disabilities; • ideas for making sure your money stays in the family in case a spouse remarries; and much, much more.