Taking the Mystery out of Estate Planning
Taking the Mystery out of Estate Planning

Author: Stephen L. Smith

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1491708891

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Thinking about your death isnt easy, but its even harder to consider the consequences of not thinking about it. Failing to execute a will or set up a trust could burden your heirs beyond just grief at your passing, leaving them to deal with your incomplete affairs as well. Stephen L. Smith, a longtime attorney with thirty-five years of experience in estate planning, seeks to take the mystery out of what can often be an intimidating process. Using this guide, you can learn how to understand the differences between wills and trusts; evaluate attorneys and tax advisers; empower yourself to direct the planning process; and maximize the money and assets that get passed to others. Whether you have a large estate or a modest one, its important to engage in estate planning to make your wishes known. Take control of the process by arming yourself with the knowledge in Taking the Mystery out of Estate Planning.

Estate Planning 101
Estate Planning 101

Author: Vicki Cook

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1507216408

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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 your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand guide comes with detailed information on what needs to be done to protect your estate. With information on creating a living will, minimizing estate taxes, choosing an executor, and more, you will be prepared for the future, no matter what it brings. Estate Planning 101 offers you step-by-step instructions and checklists to keep you organized for whatever life throws your way.

Estate Planning for Authors
Estate Planning for Authors

Author: M. L. Buchman

Publisher: Buchman Bookworks, Inc.

Published: 2017-07-18

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13:

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-an estate planning self-help guide for artists & writers- Writer, painter, photographer, musician, designer, animator, graphic artist, programmer, screenwriter, textile artist, choreographer, composer, sculptor... A will or trust controls who inherits what. The Final Letter tells your heir(s) ways to maintain it, even make it thrive, once they’ve got it. The challenge with an estate that includes Intellectual Property (books, stories, plays, films, etc.), is it has a value that can last another 70 years after your death. This book is a practical guide for educating your heir on quite what they’ve just received and what their options are to manage it. Topics also include: basic vocabulary, income opportunities with Intellectual Property, the power of trusts in IP estate planning, and much more. Estate Planning for Authors will help authors create their Final Letter as well as help the heirs whose benefactor did not create one. It’s a guide on how to make sure your legacy remains profitable for decades after you’re gone!

AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning
AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning

Author: Michael T. Palermo

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2004-12-11

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781402718380

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The Essential Guide to Wills, Trusts, and you personal legacy. What you need to know before consulting you attorney.

The Last Things We Talk About
The Last Things We Talk About

Author: Elizabeth T. Boatwright

Publisher: Bull Publishing

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1945188367

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The Last Things We Talk About gives readers and their loved ones the opportunity as death approaches to affirm, celebrate, and remember the people and experiences they cherish in life. The author guides readers step-by-step through the process of making aging and death-related decisions. This includes defining personal values and wishes as well as planning for practical medical, financial, and legal considerations. This book will help readers: - Identify the people, experiences, and things that are important to them and help define and celebrate what gives life meaning and purpose - Discover and define their goals and wishes regarding transitions, support, and the legacy they wish to leave behind - Understand important topics such as legal, financial, and medical documents, the continuum of care, and end-of-life decisions - Find professionals to help them put together inventories for financial, legal, and practical matters - Explore options and plan for culturally and spiritually sensitive end-of-life rituals and celebrations - Learn what needs to be done after death and how survivors can begin to piece their lives back together

When Someone Dies
When Someone Dies

Author: Scott Taylor Smith

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-03-12

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1476700249

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A lawyer and venture capitalist provides a complete, practical guide for dealing with the concrete details surrounding the death of a loved one, from funeral and estate planning to navigating the complexities of online identities. Scott Taylor Smith, a venture capitalist and lawyer, had plentiful resources, and yet after his mother died, he made a series of agonizing and costly mistakes in squaring away her affairs. He could find countless books that dealt with caring for the dying and the emotional fallout of death, but very few that dealt with the logistics. In the aftermath of his mother’s death, Smith decided to write the book he wished he’d had. When Someone Dies provides readers with a crucial framework for making good, informed, money-saving decisions in the chaotic thirty days after a loved one dies and beyond. It provides essential, concrete guidance on: • Making funeral and memorial service arrangements • Writing an obituary • Estate planning • Contacting family and friends • Handling your loved one’s online footprint • Navigating probate • Dealing with finances, including trusts and taxation • And much, much more Featuring concise checklists in each chapter, this guide offers answers to practical questions, enabling loved ones to save time and money and focus on healing.

I'm Dead, Now What?
I'm Dead, Now What?

Author: Walsh Publishing

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781728613765

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I'm Dead, Now What? Great notebook to keep your mind free of worry. Keep very important information about your contacts, legal matters, health, financial affairs, instructions, and more. Keep it in a secure location, and have peace of mind about your important information.Awesome gift for your family and personal representatives. The I'm Dead, Now What? Planner will help you keep notes of:My PetsWhat to Pay, Close, and CancelEmail and Social MediaMy Medical InformationKey Contact InformationAt the Time of My PassingMy DependentsImportant DocumentsFinancial InformationCommercial/Business InformationWhat Beneficiaries Can ExpectPersonal Property InsuranceMiscellaneous InformationMy Personal WishesLast WordsMy Personal InformationNote: This planner is not a legal document and does not replace a valid will.