Recommended Titles and Treatises
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Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
Wills road map: practical considerations in will drafting
293 pages. No updates available.
This title ties in concepts from wills, probate, and trust law to provide guidance in properly assembling a will. It also addresses principles that can affect the will beyond the language of the will itself such as estate taxes. The appendix provides a checklist and sample wills forms.