Wills, Trusts, and Estates Administration, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2022

  • Suzan D. Herskowitz
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Table of contents

  1. Purpose and Need for a Will
  2. Property
  3. Testate or Intestate
  4. The Will
  5. Will Preparation and Drafting
  6. Advance Directives
  7. Planning for Non-Traditional Families
  8. Trusts: Elements and Purpose
  9. Specialized Trusts and Gifts
  10. The Personal Representative
  11. Estate Administration
  12. Tax Considerations in Estate Administration
  13. The Probate Court and Uniform Laws
  14. Paralegals and Ethics

Appendices
A. Important Cases Concerning the Right to Die
B. Selected Wills of Famous People
C. Internet Websites
Appendix D

Glossary

Author bios

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