You're no idiot, of course. You know how to save money, plan important family events, and pay your bills on time. But when it comes to writing your will and estate plan, you feel confused. Don't panic! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills and Estates helps make sense of the legal aspects of writing a valid will and disposing of your estate the way you want to. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills and Estates (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

Business & Money

Maple, Stephen

Personal Finance

Alpha

If you find yourself sorting through a maze of vesting schedules, option plans, investing data and tax advice, this book is for you.  It will give you the information you need, defining terms and concepts and explaining how most ESOPPs work.  While you will still need the specifics of your own corporate plan, this guide will help you know what questions to ask and how to understand the answers.  From explaining stock options to risk assessment, Alex will walk you through the exciting and complex world of employee stock options.

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Economics

This book is for anyone who needs easy-to-understand legal advice for owning or running a business. The guide gives small business owners and managers a legal overview of topics such as partnerships, sole proprietorships, corporations, hiring and firing of employees, leasing commercial space, and implementing e-commerce. It helps them to understand the legal implication of each topic and to know what questions to ask their regular attorney. Topics also include franchises, trademarks, patents, collections, taxes and bankruptcy, as well as dealing with lawsuits, selling your business, and including your business in your estate.

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Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Start planning for the future today. Although a majority of Americans know they need a will, about 70% of them don’t have one. In fact, the legalities involved are not very complicated and most people can get it done easily with this book. Estate planning is largely the same. In this revised and updated edition of Complete Idiot’s Guide to Wills and Estates, readers will find a complete inventory of everything to be considered in creating wills and estate planning, vital information on trusts, taxes, and eldercare planning, and much more. • All tax information revised and updated • Sections on IRAs and Roth IRAs have been revised to reflect changes in the law • Features online estate and financial planning sites • Additional coverage of post-mortem estate planning • Additional material on eldercare planning, such as living and support arrangements

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills and Estates, Third Edition

Includes a CD-ROM, updated tax information, and more. The 70% of Americans who don't have a will would be happy to know that most of them can complete this manageable task-as well as estate planning-without a lawyer. In fact, all they need is this guidebook, complete with an essential CD-ROM with forms for wills and estate planning. Together, the CD and the book cover everything from trusts to taxes. *Includes a CD-ROM with simple forms for drawing wills and estate planning *A revision and update on tax information from the last edition *Full of everything the reader must consider and include

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills and Estates, 4th Edition (Complete Idiot's Guides)

Anyone with assets and heirs needs a will to determine what will happen to their property and plan for the welfare of their children should they pass away unexpectedly. As people age, they tend to think more seriously about having a will and planning their estates, to help their heirs, and to give them the maximum amount of money possible. This book makes it easy to understand all the issues surrounding estates, and to draft a will. This book covers: • An introduction to the important concepts of estate planning and vital information on how to get started on a plan. • Valuing your property and assets, including businesses and self-employment issues. • Getting the most from life insurance, pensions, and retirement savings. • Creating a will and trusts, and learning how probate works. • Looking after minor children in the event of your death, planning for special situations such as divorce and bankruptcy, and avoiding family feuds over inheritance. • Everything you need to know about taxes: estate, gift, state and federal income—and how to ensure that your heirs receive the assets you have intended for them. • Planning for retirement, including Social Security benefits, power of attorney, and health care directives.

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