"A guide to estate planning that helps you turn your material assets into a meaningful legacy"-- Provided by publisher. We all know you can't take it with you-- but you do want the fruits of your life's work to benefit your family, or a cause dear to you, when you die. Jameson provides a step-by-step, DIY guide to turning your money and "stuff" into something that will outlast you. From identifying whom you want to benefit from your legacy and heading...

Probate court proceedings after a death can drag out and cost tens of thousands of dollars in attorney and court fees-money that would otherwise have gone directly to your loved ones. This topselling guide shows you the most effective ways to skip the probate process. Completely updated, this edition includes the latest state laws on probate avoidance methods, and covers all the estate-related impacts of the recent changes to federal rules on retirement...

This book provides the information and encouragement you need to create security for your property, your children, and your health. In plain English, it covers every standard estate planning topic in detail. The information in this book will help you formulate your plan and will save you time and money, whether you create your own estate plan or go to a lawyer for assistance.