
Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration
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Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration
About this book
Master the basics of estate planning and bequeathing property to others through wills and trusts with Walter/Wright's market-leading WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION, 9E. This reader-friendly approach, designed specifically for paralegals, familiarizes you with the latest laws and procedures, including the Uniform Probate Code, the new Uniform Electronic Wills Act and the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act. Packed with engaging, visually driven content and enhanced by detailed exhibits and a writing style free of confusing legalese, this edition introduces the important role that paralegals and other legal professionals play in this critical area of law. You examine the latest relevant laws, review court procedures and learn about tax implications and ethical choices. Throughout the text user-friendly case summaries, state-specific examples, practical assignments and detailed documents guide your learning while actual contemporary examples of issues prepare you for success as a paralegal.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: The Estate Plan and the Purpose and Need for a Will
- Chapter 2: The Concept of Property Related to Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration Scope of the Chapter
- Chapter 3: The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate
- Chapter 4: Wills: Validity Requirements, Modification, Revocation, and Contests
- Chapter 5: Preparation to Draft a Will: Checklists and the Conference with the Client
- Chapter 6: Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will
- Chapter 7: The Participants and the Proper Court
- Chapter 8: Personal Representatives: Types, Pre-Probate Duties, and Appointment
- Chapter 9: Probate and Estate Administration
- Chapter 10: Informal Probate Administration
- Chapter 11: Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates
- Chapter 12: Introduction to Trusts
- Chapter 13: Classification of Trusts, the Living Trust, and Other Special Trusts
- Chapter 14: Estate Planning
- Chapter 15: Long-Term Care
- Appendix A: Sample Forms
- Appendix B: Sample Marital Deduction Testa mentary Trust
- Glossary
- Index