" An excellent source of information on wills and estate planning. " The New York Times "Particularly helpful are a series of 'profiles' that illustrate how estate plans can benefit various individuals and families." The Wall Street Journal "A clear, comprehensive and even charming book." The Los Angeles Times "Now in a fully updated 14th edition, attorney Denis Clifford's "Plan Your Estate" is specifically intended for the non-specialist general reader who thinks that estate planning sounds difficult and should be left to professionals. But it turns out that most people just need a few basic documents and by becoming informed on the basic fundamentals of estate planning so accessibly laid out in the pages of "Plan Your Estate" protect loved ones from legal hassles and financial uncertainty after one's own (and inevitable) death. " "Plan Your Estate" covers: wills and living trusts; avoiding probate; bypass (AB) trusts; naming guardians for children; leaving property to children; estate, gift, and inheritance taxes; strategies for business owners; leaving property to charity; health care directives; and financial powers of attorney. Completely updated to reflect the latest state and federal laws, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, with the information comprising "Plan Your Estate" applicable and valid in all U.S.
states except Louisiana. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in tone, commentary, organization, and presentation, as well as comprehensive in scope, "Plan Your Estate" is a critically important and unreservedly recommended addition to personal and community library Money/Finance instructional reference collections. " The Midwest Review.