Download or read book Estate Planning Success Just for Women written by LYNNE MARIE. KOHM and published by . This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women are the fastest growing economic demographic in the world, making the need to plan for retirement and wealth transfer an absolute must for every woman. This book provides a stepwise guide designed just for women to develop a solid understanding of estate planning. As estate planning is a path rather than a destination, these nine steps can aid every woman in her journey toward retirement and estate planning. From explaining probate, and the difference between probate and non-probate assets, to joint ownership, to trust establishment, management and settlement, to retirement planning and charitable estate planning, to living wills and dealing with incapacity, readers will get easy explanations and clear guidance on normally difficult concepts. The information and strategies set out here in the pages of this book will help every woman in assessing her goals and creating a plan that works for her situation and life circumstances, both during her lifetime and in her estate plan - setting her on a path to achieve Estate Planning Success Just for Women.
Download or read book Estate Planning Success for Women written by Lynne Marie Kohm and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Estate Planning for Women written by Wiewel Law Firm and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estate planning strategies and solutions for modern women covering Wills, Trusts, Asset Protection, Special Needs planning and the Probate process.
Download or read book Estate Planning Basics written by Denis Clifford and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides concise, straightforward, and easy to read information about the major components of estate planning – without going into endless detail about arcane options that apply only to the wealthy. Topics include: Wills. Why you need one, how to make one, and when having just a will is enough. Living Trusts. When they’re useful, how they work, and whether you need a lawyer to make one. Young Beneficiaries. How to protect gifts you leave to young people to young people, by naming a responsible adult to manage the property until they come of age. Avoiding Probate. What is probate, why you might want to avoid it, and how to do it. Planning for Incapacity. Why you should make powers of attorney and health care directives to plan for a time when you cannot make decisions about your finances or your medical care. Best-selling Nolo author Denis Clifford uses plain English to make these estate planning issues easy to understand, and he lets you know which tasks you can handle yourself and when you’ll need a lawyer’s help.
Download or read book Estate Planning for Women written by Daryl L. Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women and Money written by Patricia M. Annino and published by . This book was released on 2004-12-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too often, women ignore the state of their financial affairs and/or depend on others in their lives to keep them in order. It is only too late that they (or their dependents) realize the significance of having their affairs in order not only in case of untimely death, but with increasing life spans and advances in medical care, in case of incapacity from illness or dementia. Annino, with 20 plus years of experience in estate planning, offers a book that explains, step by step and across many different living situations, why being prepared is necessary and how to determine your specific wants and needs in order to plan appropriately.
Download or read book Guidelines for Giving written by and published by . This book was released on 1976* with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your Estate Matters written by Patti S. Spencer, Esq. and published by Author House. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Patti Spencer has learned everything there is to know on this subject and has written down a good bit of it in this book. This is a tremendous help to individuals as they try to sort out their estate and tax planning needs." - Matthew J. Creme, Jr. Partner at Nikolaus & Hohenadel LLP, Former President of the PA Bar Association "When it comes to estate planning and tax law, there's simply no one better than Patti Spencer. She demystifies estate planning in a way that is accessible for all. Known for her no nonsense style and humor, this book is a must-have for anyone making their estate plans or just trying to understand the process." - Samuel Bressi, President & CEO of Lancaster County Community Foundation "I have read Patti Spencer's newspaper column on a weekly basis for several years now, and never tire of learning more about estate planning and tax law. Patti manages to take complicated issues and reduce them to their simplest form." - David Griffith, Former Business Editor at Intelligencer Journal We don't intend to neglect our estate and financial plans, but it is so easy to be overwhelmed with conflicting financial advice. Your Estate Matters will bring clarity to those pesky, rapidly changing tax laws and will provide you with the accurate information you need to properly manage your estate. Your Estate Matters offers a practical down-to-earth approach that explains the ins and outs of estate planning, tax savings, and other issues that directly affect your family's pocketbook: income tax, living wills, trusts, prenuptial agreements, college savings, and retirement planning. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, are ready to plan your own estate, have aging parents, or have recently retired, this is the book you need to read.
Download or read book We The People s Guide to Estate Planning written by Ira Distenfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-04-29 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WE THE PEOPLE No lawyers. Save money. We The People is America's largest legal document services company. Dedicated to helping every American avoid the high cost of legal fees, We The People gives you the information you need to handle your own legal filings quickly, easily, and inexpensively. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have already liberated themselves from the tyranny of attorneys' fees--and now you can too! We The People's Guide to Estate Planning makes planning for your future as painless as possible--all without the added hassle of hiring a lawyer. This practical, nuts-and-bolts guide covers all the basics of do-it-yourself estate planning, and covers everything you need to know about living trusts, wills, probate, and estate taxes. Extra resources--a glossary of estate planning terminology; a section on frequently asked questions; samples of effective living trusts and a last will and testament; as well as worksheets and essential information on how to settle an estate--make this the best resource available for this important step in planning for the future. You'll have all the information you need to understand the legal language of a will or living trust and learn how to seek state-specific laws and customs so you can tailor your plans accordingly. In addition, you can download sample documents from which you can create your own. Inside, you'll learn all the basics and more: * Whether you need a living trust, a will, or both * Creating a valid last will and testament * Designating a successor trustee or executor to an estate * Deciding who gets what--and making sure they do * Setting up a living trust and funding it with assets * Understanding durable power of attorney documents and living wills * Tax-saving tips that help you leave more for your beneficiaries * Getting to know (in plain English) the legal language of your will or living trust * Where to download sample documents * Settling an estate with or without a valid will or living trust It's important to take care of the ones you love after you're gone. But if your estate planning isn't done clearly, precisely, and legally, you could end up creating more problems for your survivors than you solve. Do it right, do it inexpensively, and do it yourself--with We The People's Guide to Estate Planning.
Download or read book Estate Planning for Women Only written by Jeffrey M. Verdon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Estate Planning for Women Only" is written exclusively for women by an estate & asset protection planning attorney, Jeffrey M. Verdon. Estate planning for the woman is extremely important and often overlooked or ignored at their peril. "Estate Planning for Women Only" covers both the basics a woman must know in planning her estate, and more advanced aspects of wealth transfer, estate tax reduction and asset protection for those with larger estates and more complex issues. It is a fact that over 90% of women will at some point in their lives be solely responsible for their finances, making estate planning an essential topic for women. This booklet empowers women to become knowledgeable of the pertinent issues women should know about estate planning and how to prevent the pitfalls of a poorly planned estate.
Download or read book Smart Women Protect Their Assets written by Wynne A. Whitman and published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This little book contains a wealth of estate planning information that every successful woman needs to know. Wynne Whitman makes complicated subjects comprehensible and outlines a plan of action that any woman can follow." --Liz Pulliam Weston, "the most-read personal finance columnist on the Internet" (Nielsen/NetRatings); author of Easy Money, Your Credit Score, and Deal with Your Debt "Thanks to Wynne Whitman''s great advice, I''ve learned everything I need to know to ensure my stellar Grey Goose collection goes to the right person. But more importantly, I now know what I need to do to protect my assets as well as Chuy''s." --Chelsea Handler, best-selling author of Are You There, Vodka? It''s Me, Chelsea and My Horizontal Life; host of Chelsea Lately on E! Entertainment Television "I''ve worked hard all my life to support my family and was wondering what the future held for them when a friend sent me this book. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Here are the answers. Very clear with tons of information, especially about wills and how to help the family in the future." --Sally Jessy Raphael, Emmy Award-winning talk show host "This book is a must read for smart women (and men). The author''s humorous writing style gets you up to speed painlessly on estate planning essentials--so your children have guardians, so you avoid taxes, and so your money and other assets go to the right people. Don''t have a will, trust, living will, or durable powers of attorney? Get them, immediately after reading this book." --Greg Karp, syndicated personal finance journalist and author of Living Rich by Spending Smart Too many women still haven''t taken control of what will happen to their wealth and their assets. If you don''t plan, the government will decide who''ll act for you when you''re sick...who''ll manage your estate when you die...who''ll get everything you''ve worked for. Everyone needs to plan, but women face unique issues that are often ignored in "typical" discussions of estate planning. Smart Women Protect Their Assets offers the specific guidance women need to safeguard their futures and control where their assets will go. Leading estate planner Wynne A. Whitman offers smart, up-to-date, and easy-to-use advice for the scenarios millions of women will face. You''ll discover how to protect children of a previous marriage...give gifts the right way...do the easy planning that may save you nearly a million dollars...get the Living Will and Power of Attorney you simply must have...and a whole lot more. Written by a woman for women, this is a quick, focused, engaging, and practical book packed with simple checklists and "what-to-do-next" advice: information every woman can act on, right now. Are you risking everything? What you could lose if you don''t start planning now How to choose the right estate planning instruments for your situation Wills, trusts, and "fancier" options: Which are right for you and those you care about? What if you get sick and can''t act for yourself? Make sure the right person is there to make the right decisions How to provide peace of mind to your loved ones Get organized and tell your loved ones exactly what you want How to discuss life''s toughest topics Bringing it up with your husband, partner, or significant other
Download or read book Practical Guide to Estate Planning written by Ray D. Madoff and published by CCH Tax & Accounting. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Estate Planning for the Blended Family written by L. Paul Hood, Jr. and published by Self-Counsel Press. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blended families-- those with children from previous marriages or couplings-- can be difficult to plan for. When dealing with complicated family situations, cookie-cutter estate plans don't work! Hood and Bouchard address the special concerns and issues that may arise and focus on techniques for many different situations, so that you can move forward with confidence. The CD-ROM includes worksheets, checklists, forms, and links to resources.
Download or read book A Very Simple Estate Planning Guide That Goes Beyond Creating a Will written by Cheryl Gill and published by Atmosphere Press. This book was released on 2022-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know you should have a will but how do you know when it's the "right" time for such a thing? Is it when you get married? Have children? Own a house? Retire? When is it? And what the heck is estate planning? The news shows us every day that people of all ages die or are impaired, either temporarily or permanently, by unforeseen and sometimes unimaginable events. And sometimes it's just life itself, like a fall, an infection, a disease. Think about that. Your life can be drastically changed or ended any day, at any age, by something you have no control over. This book will empower you to take control where you can over many important areas in your life. You will learn about your medical care, finances, property, and even personal topics that are often overlooked. Topics that can impact not only you and your loved ones while you are living, but also after you're gone. It will empower you to make decisions now, so others don't decide for you later. And the best part: you don't even have to call it estate planning. Call it your life plan, your legacy plan, your family plan. Call it whatever you want! It's your plan.
Download or read book Estate Planning for Authors written by M. L. Buchman and published by Buchman Bookworks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -an estate planning self-help guide for artists & writers- Writer, painter, photographer, musician, designer, animator, graphic artist, programmer, screenwriter, textile artist, choreographer, composer, sculptor... A will or trust controls who inherits what. The Final Letter tells your heir(s) ways to maintain it, even make it thrive, once they’ve got it. The challenge with an estate that includes Intellectual Property (books, stories, plays, films, etc.), is it has a value that can last another 70 years after your death. This book is a practical guide for educating your heir on quite what they’ve just received and what their options are to manage it. Topics also include: basic vocabulary, income opportunities with Intellectual Property, the power of trusts in IP estate planning, and much more. Estate Planning for Authors will help authors create their Final Letter as well as help the heirs whose benefactor did not create one. It’s a guide on how to make sure your legacy remains profitable for decades after you’re gone!
Download or read book Everything You Need to Know about Estate Planning written by Kevin Wark and published by Key Porter. This book was released on 2001 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible, thorough and informative approach to estate planning. Today, at the beginning of the 21st century, the majority of baby boomers are in their forties or fifties. Poised to receive inheritances of their own, these men and women have also benefited enormously from the recent growth of the stock market. They have accumulated wealth, and must now carefully consider different strategies to protect and increase that wealth. Everything You Need to Know about Estate Planning will help them do just that. Readers will learn about: - Planning for retirement - Powers of attorney - Wills and trusts - Charitable gifts - Family law and special circumstances - Strategies for different ages - The role of insurance Featuring worksheets, a glossary of terms and a resource section, this book is an indispensable guide to those grappling with the challenges of planning for the future (2001)
Download or read book Estate Planning Success written by James K. Purdy and published by . This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estate Planning Attorney, James K. Purdy, explains why most estate plans do not work and what you can do about it. Written in plain English, this book is a must read for anyone considering creating or updating an estate plan.
