Easy-to-follow planning steps that every parent can-and should-take to protect their family! Millions of parents with young children know that now is the time to do something in the way of estate planning, but what, exactly? Is a will sufficient? What about life insurance? And what, exactly, is a trust? And how much will it all cost? The Mom's Guide to Wills & Estate Planning, written by experienced estate planning attorney and Mom, Liza Hanks, delivers the straightforward scoop on estate planning options and puts forth a real plan that every family can follow, without requiring an expensive visit with a lawyer. Offering tips to parents on which protective steps are most crucial, and which can be delayed, The Mom's Guide to Wills & Estate Planning focuses on real-world concerns that real families have, including: how to select a guardian for children how to name retirement plan beneficiaries when to consider a living trust how to set up payable-on-death accounts, and much more, including how to gather all needed estate planning documents and info, and how to keep the plan current. Included with the book is a CD containing a sample will, author Q&A, and worksheets designed to help the reader inventory property, list beneficiaries, and more. Plus, the book contains relevant USA TODAY snapshots, graphs and excerpts of articles, for easy reference.