This succinct, simple, and straightforward introduction to all of the basics of wills, trusts, and estates law was specifically designed for paralegal students. Continuing examples describing four different families provide an accessible structure and helpful point of reference for students learning the intricacies of estate planning.New to the Eighth Edition:New sections on specialized trustsUpdated tax thresholds and rulesUpdated federal and state documents and formsNew case studies in each chapter cover such issues as: <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> Estates that cross state lines; late claims by creditorsPrivacy and security of a decedent s digital assets; power of appointment and drafting problemsAdoptive partners and marriage; equitable adoptionChanging the type of trust after the death of a testatorUndue influence and dependent relative revocationHealth care proxy vs. durable power of attorneyFee for guardian ad litem; unsupervised administration of court ordersFinding by the state that federal law is in error; inclusion of gift taxesProfessors and students will benefit from:Comprehensive coverage of the key topics includes a review of the sources of property law, trusts, and taxes, topics not thoroughly covered in other texts.Clearly written text and lively examples help students understand the law.A straightforward introduction that provides a student-friendly orientation to the subjectClear and concise coverage of key topicsA review of the sources of property law, trusts, and taxesA helpful guide to drafting documents related to wills and trustsStep-by-step instructions for completing the entire federal estate tax returnState-by-state analysis of trust and estate lawFour families/clients threaded through the text exemplify the intricacies of estate planningChapter overviews, key terms, review questions, sample clauses, edited cases, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercisesSample forms in the appendixExamples and explanations pedagogy engages students with the material.Practical approach appeals to programs with shorter, less theoretical courses.Includes a comparison study of all the state statutes.
✔ Author(s): Jeffrey A. Helewitz
✔ Title: Basic Wills, Trusts, and Estates for Paralegals (Paralegal Series)
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (43 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1543801056
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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