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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