Download or read book Selected Topics in Estate Planning and Administration written by Chicago Bar Association. Department of Continuing Legal Education. Probate Practice Committee and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selected Topics in Estate Planning Administration written by Oklahoma City University. School of Law and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selected Topics in Estate Planning Estate Administration written by Conference on Consumer Finance Law (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Basic Wills Trusts and Estates for Paralegals written by Jeffrey A. Helewitz and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-14 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helewitz’s Basic Wills, Trusts, and Estates for Paralegals is a concise and practical guide to the planning and administration of wills, trusts, and estates. This succinct, simple, and straightforward introduction to all 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. Highlights include: A straightforward introduction that provides a student-friendly orientation to the subject Clear and concise coverage of key topics A review of the sources of property law, trusts, and taxes A helpful guide to drafting documents related to wills and trusts Step-by-step instruction for completing the entire federal estate tax return State-by-state analysis of trust and estate law Four families/clients threaded through the text exemplify the intricacies of estate planning Chapter overviews, key terms, review questions, sample clauses, edited cases, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercises Sample forms in the appendix New to the Ninth Edition: General and state-specific sections concerning admissibility and restrictions for electronic wills Updated codes and case law for the comparison of estate law in the different jurisdictions Updated tax thresholds and rules Updated federal and state documents and forms New case studies in each chapter cover such issues as: QTIP trusts The impact of Covid on the execution of wills Claims against an escheated estate Wrongful prolongation of life Professors 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 subject Clear and concise coverage of key topics A helpful guide to drafting documents related to wills and trusts Step-by-step instructions for completing the entire federal estate tax return State-by-state analysis and comparison of trust and estate law Four families/clients threaded through the text exemplify the intricacies of estate planning Chapter overviews, key terms, review questions, sample clauses, edited cases, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercises Sample forms in the appendix Examples and explanations pedagogy engages students with the material. Practical approach appeals to programs with shorter, less theoretical courses.
Download or read book Selected Topics in Estate Planning written by Oklahoma Bar Association (1939- ). Department of Continuing Legal Education and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selected Topics in Estate Planning written by Oklahoma Bar Association (1939- ). Department of Continuing Legal Education and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Modern Approach to Wills Administration and Estate Planning with Precedents written by Chris Whitehouse and published by Jordans Pub. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leading lawyers in the field, this book is a guide to the tax efficient drafting of wills, administration, and estate planning in the UK. It provides practitioners with help and guidance on everyday UK estate planning and will drafting, and it discusses the typical problems and pitfalls that may be encountered in practice. The precedents have been carefully selected to deal in a straightforward fashion with common client needs. The book begins with an examination of the essential UK legal framework, which underpins this area of practice, looking in turn at wills, trusts, and taxation through a combination of detailed and authoritative commentary; worked examples; and expertly drafted precedents. It then examines specific topics including: the transferable nil rate band * using immediate post-death interests * provision for minor children * pilot trusts * instruments of variation and disclaimer * tax efficient administration * agricultural property relief/business property relief. The authors' narrative commentary is supplemented by 40 precedents which are included on an accompanying CD-ROM, allowing users to download and adapt each document as necessary.
Download or read book Case Studies in Estate Planning written by Wayne M. Gazur and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can help your students learn the principles of estate planning by working on the kind of problems clients actually present. Case Studies in Estate Planning with Abridged Student Forms gives students hands-on experience that will prepare them for practice. the authors make their book both efficient and effective: Case studies in every chapter emphasize problems that arise in the estate planning process. the principles of estate planning are first introduced, then demonstrated through short exercises and simulated client situations. Exercises and case studies explore a broad variety of issues for great flexibility in teaching. Each chapter begins with an overview, then moves to more detailed discussion of legal doctrines and principles. an electronic forms supplement on CD supports a drafting component To The course. the book progresses from fundamental to more sophisticated topics. Organization presents a life-cycle progression, reflecting the changing needs of clients from youth through old age. Coverage of federal tax issues can be omitted at the professor's discretion. End-of-chapter bibliographies provide extensive reference sources. Can be used with a variety of other material. to capture student attention, The book presents high-interest materials, such as: Client conflicts of interest in diverse circumstances. Medical care directives, organ and tissue donations, and final arrangement instructions. Marital agreements. Transfer on death deeds. Asset protection techniques. Section 529 plans and other educational savings gift structures. Tax planning for retirement assets. Spend some time examining this new casebook and see for yourself how skillfully the authors help you lead students to enlightenment.
Download or read book Wills Trusts and Estates written by Jesse Dukeminier and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retaining the late Jesse Dukeminier's signature blend of wit, erudition, insight, and playfulness, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, now in its Eighth Edition, continues to offer interesting cases, well written notes, and a logical organization. The Eight Edition's new Companion Website, available with adoptions, includes an electronic version of the Teacher's Manual, PowerPoint slides on selected topics, and author updates. A stellar example of a great casebook, Wills, Trusts, and Estates features: eminently clear presentation of topics comprehensive substantive coverage inspired case selection engaging notes, questions, and problems that connect and highlight legal themes and principles humorous and illustrative cartoons, art, photographs, and other images a detailed Teacher's Manual that answers every question and problem posed in the casebook and includes comments on material cited in the text, analyses, comments, syllabus notes, and teaching suggestions With many new and revised notes, questions, and problems, the carefully updated Eighth Edition explores: New developments in law reform by the ALI and NCCUSL, such as: the 2008 Amendments to the Uniform Probate Code, including validation of notarized wills, reformation of wills for mistake, and a reworking of the spousal share the Uniform Power of Attorney Act further progress in the Restatement (Third) of Trusts and Restatement (Third) of Property Ongoing developments in the law, in such areas as: inheritance rights for same-sex partners the posthumous right of publicity the power of an agent to alter an incompetent principal's estate plan liberalized rules of trust modification and termination, and of trustee removal standing for donors in suits against the trustees of charitable trusts perpetual trusts and self-settled asset protection trusts Increasingly important topics such as: the movement to cure will execution defects and reform mistakes in wills fiduciary administration and trust investment law will contests, particularly the law of capacity and insane delusion Co-authors Robert Sitkoff and James Lindgren took great care to preserve the voice and spirit of Jesse Dukeminier, while fulfilling the trust and expectation among users for timely and relevant coverage, cases, and note material. *Teacher's Manuals are a professional courtesy offered to professors only. For more information or to request a copy, please contact Aspen Publishers at 800-950-5259 or [email protected].
Download or read book Hot Topics in Estate Planning written by Florida Bar. Continuing Legal Education and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Estate Planning written by William P. Streng and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...is designed as an authoritative and practical working tool for attorneys, accountants, and others involved in estate planning practice. The basic estate, gift, and trust planning concepts are presented in a descriptive and conveniently accessible form. The topics treated include: the development by the advisor of an estate planning strategy for the client; fundamentals of the federal transfer tax system and related federal income tax rules; lifetime donative asset transfers; gratuitous property transfers at death; generation-skipping transfers; special property transfer planning considerations (e.g., community property, life insurance, charitable transfers, closely held corporations); and post-mortem planning. Other Portfolios in the Tax Management Estates, Gifts, and Trusts series provide detailed coverage of the various specific planning topics surveyed in this Portfolio. These Portfolios are identified at appropriate locations in the text of this Portfolio.
Download or read book Introduction to Estate Planning in a Nutshell written by Robert J. Lynn and published by West Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Nutshell presents an introduction to estate planning. Subjects covered include the transfer of property at death at will under the intestate law, survivor interests, community property, and "simple" wills. Addresses insurance, estates arising from status, Social Security, pensions, workers' compensation, and veterans benefits. Discusses charitable trusts, the rule in Shelley's case, the Doctrine of Worthier Title, the Rule Against Perpetuities, and the Rule Against Accumulations. Also addresses fiduciary administration and federal estate and gift taxes.
Download or read book The Tools Techniques of Estate Planning 21st Edition written by STEPHAN R. LEIMBERG and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tools and Techniques of Estate Planning covers all aspects of estate planning, from behavioral and ethical issues to estate and gift tax planning, to planning for nontraditional couples and the risk of health issues for aging clients. With topics that are applicable for both large and small estates, this title enables estate planners to: Help clients plan every aspect of their estate, including tax, investment, insurance, and estate administration decisions; Help clients effectively preserve their assets under current law; Handle a wide variety of estates and specific circumstances; and save significant amounts of time with exclusive estate planning tools. This book features easy-to-understand, real-world examples from expert authors on which techniques are best suited for a wide variety of circumstances, and equally important advice on how to avoid future problems. New in the 21st Edition: Thoroughly updated including the latest Secure Act 2.0 changes and five new chapters. SECURE Act 2.0 Proposed Regulations and Secure 2.0 Act changes, such as the new required minimum distribution ages Employee Stock Ownership Plan changes when RMDs must be paid out after the death of the account holder proposed regulations interpreting the 10 year rule differently when decedent dies before reaching the required beginning date versus after o starting in 2024, additional incentives if the trust is a conduit trust for a surviving spouse starting in 2024, how Roth employer plans won't be subject to mandatory distributions during their lifetime how SECURE Act 2.0 encourages expansion of vesting, eligibility and establishment of qualified retirement plans o a provision that incentivizes small employers to make military spouses eligible for plan participation and matching sooner than they would otherwise have to A new chapter 32, Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT), including the advantages and disadvantages and potential uses A new chapter 35, Beneficiary Deemed Owner Trusts, explaining the advantages of a BDOT, including how they allow the shifting of the income tax burden to the powerholder without having to make a distribution A new chapter 44, Using Formula Powers of Appointment/Optimal Basis Increase Trusts (OBITs), discussing how it can be used to avoid a step down in basis and an increase in estate or GST tax A new chapter 60, Planning with Roth Retirement Accounts, which explains the two key advantages of Roth IRAs over traditional IRAs, as well as the impact of conversions on the beneficiary designation and estate plan and how trusts for the two types of plans may be drafted differently A new chapter 66, Community Property Trusts, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of creating these trusts A fully revised chapter on Planning with S Corporations, including recent IRS taxpayer-friendly guidance on inadvertent S corporation terminations with simplified procedures An update on state laws, including the states that have adopted the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act and states that still have inheritance and/or estate taxes, as well as states that now permit "legal suicide" Revisions to the chapter on planning opportunities for family members are not U.S. citizens, including a list of countries that have estate or gift tax treaties with the United States Topics Covered: Overview of estate planning, including ethical and malpractice issues Ownership and transfer of property, including Uniform Transfer to Minors Act, power of appointment, wills and probate Estate taxes, gift taxes and generation-skipping transfer tax Trusts including grantor retained interest trusts, QTIP trusts and marital deduction trusts Life insurance, including life insurance trusts Business transfers such as split interest purchase of property, buy-sell business agreements, limited liability companies and S corporations Retirement issues such as pension plans, 401k plans, individual retirement plans and SEPs Planning for aging and health care challenges, including health care documents and issues related to blended families Valuations of assets, including digital assets, as well as issues related to non-U.S. persons As with all of the resources in the highly acclaimed Leimberg Library, every area covered in this book is accompanied by the tools, techniques, practice tips, and examples you can use to help your clients successfully navigate the complex course of estate planning and confidently meet their needs.
Download or read book The Tools and Techniques of Estate Planning 20th Edition written by Stephan Leimberg and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tools & Techniques of Estate Planning covers all aspects of estate planning, from behavioral and ethical issues to estate and gift tax planning, to planning for nontraditional couples and the risk of health issues for aging clients. With topics that are applicable for both large and small estates, this title enables estate planners to: Help clients plan every aspect of their estate, including tax, investment, insurance, and estate administration decisions; Help clients effectively preserve their assets under current law; Handle a wide variety of estates and specific circumstances; and Save significant amounts of time with exclusive estate planning tools. This book features easy-to-understand, real-world examples from expert authors on which techniques are best suited for a wide variety of circumstances, and equally important advice on how to avoid future problems. New in the 20th Edition: There have been several updates in tax legislation since the release of the prior edition, many of which affect estate planning. When rules change, every estate planner must stay completely up-to-date with all the opportunities--and pitfalls--arising from the new legislation. This edition features: Updates resulting from the SECURE Act, affecting qualified retirement plans; New information on COVID-19 related tax changes for employee benefit plans; Employee retention credit under the CARES Act; Coverage of new IRS valuation tables in addition to the prior valuation tables; Updated ERISA compliance and reporting requirements; and Updated tax information, including the new 2021 COVID-19 stimulus and CAA bills. Topics Covered: Practice of estate planning Choosing the right professionals for estate planning Ownership and transfer of property Estate, gift, GST, and income tax considerations for estate planning The use of revocable and irrevocable trusts in estate planning The use of life insurance in estate planning Planning for incapacity and special needs Valuations issues Charitable giving Using employee benefits to meet estate planning goals Intra-family wealth transfers and business succession planning And more! See the "Table of Contents" section for a full list of topics As with all of the resources in the highly acclaimed Leimberg Library, every area covered in this book is accompanied by the tools, techniques, practice tips, and examples you can use to help your clients successfully navigate the complex course of estate planning and confidently meet their needs.
Download or read book A Modern Approach to Wills Administration and Estate Planning with Precedents written by Christopher Whitehouse and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-18 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leading lawyers in the field, this popular guide to the tax efficient drafting of wills, estate planning and administration provides practitioners with help and guidance, and discusses the typical problems and pitfalls that may be encountered in practice. The precedents have been carefully selected to deal in a straightforward fashion with the common needs of clients.The book begins by looking at the essential legal framework of wills, trusts and taxation through a combination of detailed and authoritative commentary, worked examples and expertly drafted precedents. It then examines specific topics including: transferable nil rate band, using IPDIs, provision for children, pilot trusts, gifts, APR and BPR, instruments of variation and disclaimer, and tax efficient administration.The authors narrative commentary is supplemented by 40 precedents which are included on an accompanying CD-ROM, allowing users to download and adapt each document as necessary.
Download or read book Selected Statutes on Trusts and Estates written by Mark L Ascher and published by West Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This casebook statutory supplement meets the needs of students in basic and advanced courses on wills, trusts, decedents' estates, fiduciary administration, and future interests, providing a selection of essential statutory provisions and official comments. It covers a wide range of topics, including will formalities, probate administration, rules of construction, the statutory rule against perpetuities, prudent investment, and principal and income. The 2010 edition includes the new Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act as well as recently promulgated official comments to the Uniform Probate Code.
Download or read book Basic Estate Planning Basic Estate Administration written by New Hampshire Bar Association and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
