Download or read book The 50 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them written by Jean Blacklock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stepping Lightly Around the Pitfalls of Estate Planning... Estate planning is one of those unpleasant but really important tasks. Unfortunately, the process is not only hard to get started, it is then easy to make mistakes. Even the most careful and well-intentioned person can slip up along the way. Avoid the pitfalls! The 50 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes outlines the major mistakes and their consequences in an entertaining way-and then proceeds to tell you exactly how to avoid these mistakes. Delivering practical and helpful information in a light tone, the authors help to make these sometimes difficult conversations a little easier. The book's fifty concise chapters are filled with real-life examples, organized under four key areas of mistakes: The biggest mistake of not planning at all Failing to plan for the possibility of mental incompetency Mistakes made during the estate planning process itself And common mistakes made by executors Written by personal finance and estate planning experts, Jean Blacklock and Sarah Kruger, The 50 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes and How To Avoid Them is an essential guide for Canadians interested in planning their estates effectively, with minimal stress on their loved ones.
Download or read book Avoiding the Five Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning written by Richard Behlmann and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The 101 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes written by Herbert E. Nass and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trust and estate lawyer to the stars offers an engaging look at how to avoid numerous estate planning mistakes In The 101 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes, author Herbert Nass, an estate planner for some of today's most famous celebrities, offers an entertaining look at what not to do when setting up an estate plan, or administering an estate. By examining the mistakes made by some of the most well-known celebrities-from Bob Marley to John F. Kennedy, Sr. and Jr.-this book will guide readers toward making a successful estate plan and help them avoid many common pitfalls. Chapters cover such topics as: mistakes involving tangible personal property, real estate, executors and trustees, minors, or persons with disabilities; as well as disgruntled family and friends left behind. Puts estate planning in perspective through entertaining examples of mistakes celebrities have made in developing their own plans Taps into the voyeuristic interest we have in the lives of the rich and famous Offers an insider's look at many fascinating wills of the rich and famous Given the emotional, financial, and legal issues that arise from the death of a loved one-and the substantial assets that are transferred from one generation to the next at this time-understanding estate planning is essential. This book will put you in a better position to make more informed estate planning decisions.
Download or read book The 7 Biggest Mistakes Trustees Make written by Sandeep Varma and published by Torchlight Pub. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Whatever your connection with a trust or an estate plan is, either as a trustee,beneficiary, trust grantor, attorney, or financial advisor, this book opens your eyes wide to the seven mistakes that can sink financial dreams and tear apart a family.""The 7 Biggest Mistakes Trustees Make…And How to Avoid Them is based on my 18 years of experience and research as a financial advisor. It highlights in detail the case of Norman and Margaret Sample and their children, who sued each other over their inheritance money and my subsequent crusade to determine what could have been done to avoid their painful and devastating predicament.Over the years I’ve witnessed peoples’ estates diminish due to taxes, legal fees, nursing home expenses, and mismanagement. I’ve seen many trusts unravel due to family greed, lack of communication, improper advice, and mistrust. I’ve been appalled at the incredible amount of ill advice given to clients by inexperienced professionals and further shocked by the abuse and manipulation that occurs at the hands of disgruntled heirs. Many clients have had wishes that were never fulfilled.All of these circumstances could have been avoided and yet, were not. Citing the Sample case and many others I’ve clearly identified the seven biggest, most common mistakes that you must avoid. Whether you’ve already established a trust or not, this book provides the framework of how to effectively develop an estate planning strategy and how to open up lines of communication about difficult planning issues between your family members and your other beneficiaries. You’ll have in your hands the information you need to make your wishes a reality and ensure that your estate transitions smoothly.
Download or read book 10 Most Common Estate Planning written by David T. Phillips and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated special report succinctly uncovers the top ten mistakes people make with their estates and provides simple solutions on how to you can avoid them.
Download or read book The 5 Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them written by Peter Mallouk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify mistakes standing in the way of investment success With so much at stake in investing and wealth management, investors cannot afford to keep repeating actions that could have serious negative consequences for their financial goals. The Five Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them focuses on what investors do wrong so often so they can set themselves on the right path to success. In this comprehensive reference, readers learn to navigate the ever-changing variables and market dilemmas that often make investing a risky and daunting endeavor. Well-known and respected author Peter Mallouk shares useful investment techniques, discusses the importance of disciplined investment management, and pinpoints common, avoidable mistakes made by professional and everyday investors alike. Designed to provide a workable, sensible framework for investors, The Five Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them encourages investors to refrain from certain negative actions, such as fighting the market, misunderstanding performance, and letting one's biases and emotions get in the way of investing success. Details the major mistakes made by professional and everyday investors Highlights the strategies and mindset necessary for navigating ever-changing variables and market dilemmas Includes useful investment techniques and discusses the importance of discipline in investment management A reliable resource for investors who want to make more informed choices, this book steers readers away from past investment errors and guides them in the right direction.
Download or read book Common Estate Planning Blunders written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Physician s Guide to Avoiding Financial Blunders written by Kenneth W. Rudzinski and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When was the last time you checked under the hood of your financial plan for life? From this very first question, author Kenneth W. Rudzinski draws you into an action-oriented examination of your complete financial plan, including retirement, investment, estate, asset protection, risk management, and more. The Physician's Guide to Avoiding Financial Blunders expands on Kenneth W. Rudzinski's popular financial and practice management column featured in world-renowned newspapers on ophthalmology, orthopedics, optometry, cardiology and infectious disease. Author Kenneth W. Rudzinski brings his thirty-five years of business and practice management experience directly to you in The Physician's Guide to Avoiding Financial Blunders. This is a dynamic book that provides practicing physicians at various stages of their careers and with varying personal financial means with the tips and tools to avoid the financial disasters that await most people who fail to check the details of their financial plan for life. Organized in a comprehensive and user-friendly format, physicians will embrace and appreciate the information being presented chapter by chapter in an effective point-by-point action plan that will advise "what to do vs what not do" in their personal and professional planning. Some topics covered include: - Investing - common sense lessons on how to avoid the "big mistake" in investing - Retirement - your "timeline" to prepare for the longest "vacation" of your life? - Risk management - avoid the income disaster headed your way? - Asset protection - learn how to defeat predators and creditors before they defeat you - Estate planning - your estate documents may already be extinct - Financial planning - 10 common mistakes--which ones are you making? Appealing to a wide audience, young and old, with a conversational tone and with dozens of humorous anecdotes, all physicians will benefit from reading and applying the tips and advice presented inside The Physician's Guide to Avoiding Financial Blunders. You cannot read this book without finding something in your financial plan for life that needs immediate fixing. The impact is immediate. Be prepared to be challenged to action.
Download or read book Common Estate Planning Blunders written by Edward L. Perkins and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Avoiding Common Estate Planning Errors written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Avoiding Common Estate Planning Errors written by Nancy Nearing Go and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Avoiding Common Estate Planning Errors written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Savvy Estate Planning written by James L. Cunningham Jr. and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too many people make the wrong choices when it comes to estate planning. If it's not done properly, you could leave your loved ones facing trouble when you pass away or become incapacitated. Fortunately, you can learn from others' mistakes and be prepared before speaking to a lawyer about your future. In this no-nonsense guide, attorney James L. Cunningham, Jr. shows how to avoid the top-ten mistakes that could damage your financial succession, family, heirs, and legacy. You'll get the unvarnished picture on probate, living trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, conservators, and guardians, as well as disability and incapacity planning and how to find the right attorney for you. There's even a checklist to guide you on what issues to discuss with them. Savvy Estate Planning provides the essentials you need to know about estate planning. The only mistake you could make now would be to ignore it.
Download or read book Avoiding Common Estate Planning Errors written by Richard H. Durben and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning written by Jeff Kikel and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We get it. You know that you need an Estate Plan. However, it is a scary, expensive, and confusing process. You don't know where to start, whom to go to, and what needs to be done. What have you done up to the point? Nothing correct? You are not alone. A survey done by internet law firm Rocket Lawyer found that 51% of Americans age 35-50 do not even have a simple will. The scarier statistic is that 65% of baby boomers do not have a basic Estate Plan. So where do you start? If you look at some of the other books available that are written by lawyers and legal services, look more like a legal textbook than a helpful guide. That is where this book differs. Written by veteran Financial Planner and author Jeff Kikel, this book takes you through the Estate Planning process in a simple and direct way that you can understand and implement. Jeff shares stories from his past clients, the mistakes that were made and how you can implement strategies to avoid these mistakes on your own. In this book you will learn: *What an Estate Plan is so you can implement this without confusion, which means your family will be protected.*The Five Components of an Estate Plan that you need to have which means you will be protected from most of the legal risks that you can encounter.* How to find an Attorney that will help you correctly complete this plan which means you can trust that the documents and estate plan process are done correctly the first time. * How to prepare for your appointment so that you are prepared for your appointment and will not feel stupid.* How to have a meeting with your family so that you can communicate your plan with them, avoiding hard feelings and miscommunication. If you are looking for a book to guide you through the process of estate planning, this is the Ultimate Guide to help you through the process
Download or read book Estate Planning 101 written by Vicki Cook and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Avoiding Common Estate Planning Errors and Oversights written by Oregon Law Institute and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: