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Reach for Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning for straightforward, plain-English explanations of why--and how--you can make the best decisions for you and those you love. Attorney Liza Hanks shows you how to: - avoid probate altogether - leave property through a will or trust - use life insurance to provide for your loved ones - name a guardian for your minor children - leave property to a young person - plan for incapacity - eliminate or reduce estate taxes, and - make final arrangements. This book is for seniors doing end-of-life planning, parents planning for their young children's futures, adult children helping their parents make end-of life plans, as well as readers of any age who want to learn about estate planning. Liza Hanks does not lecture--she explains and leads. You can do it. \n \n Reach for Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning for straightforward, plain-English explanations of why--and how--you can make the best decisions for you and those you love. Attorney Liza Hanks shows you how to: \n avoid probate altogether \n leave property through a will or trust \n use life insurance to provide for your loved ones \n name a guardian for your minor children \n leave property to a young person \n plan for incapacity \n eliminate or reduce estate taxes, and \n make final arrangements. \nThis book is for seniors doing end-of-life planning, parents planning for their young children's futures, adult children helping their parents make end-of life plans, as well as readers of any age who want to learn about estate planning. Liza Hanks does not lecture--she explains and leads. You can do it. \n Protect your family with solid estate planning \n Estate planning sounds difficult--but most people just need a few basic documents. Let Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning show you how to protect your loved ones from legal hassles and financial uncertainty after your death. Learn about: \n \n wills and living trusts \n avoiding probate \n bypass (AB) trusts \n leaving property to children and naming guardians \n estate, gift, and inheritance taxes \n strategies for business owners \n health care directives, and \n financial powers of attorney. \n \nProtect your family with solid estate planning \n Estate planning sounds difficult--but most people just need a few basic documents. Let Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning show you how to protect your loved ones from legal hassles and financial uncertainty after your death. Learn about: \n \n