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In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." Margareta instructs readers to embrace minimalism, and suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you'd ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children's art projects). Digging into her late husband's tool shed, and her own secret...
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Living Trusts for Everyone, Second Edition, is the best resource for setting up a living trust. Explaining in specific terms what benefits a trust will have, Ronald Farrington Sharp gives the tools necessary to settle a loved one's trust with no lawyers and no expense.
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1 videodisc (approx. 70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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In the program, Suze insightfully covers a wide range of topics that will resonate with viewers, including how to invest; whether to buy a home or not; saving for retirement; life insurance; wills and trusts; student loans; and more.
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257 pages ; 21 cm.
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"A guide to estate planning that helps you turn your material assets into a meaningful legacy"--
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 off potential family...
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Shares advice for placing one's own affairs in order pre-death so as to place less of a burden on one's survivors, detailing how to compose a will, advance directive, and powers of attorney notices. The appendices, which constitute the last half of the book, provide sample templates that can be used to put your affairs in order.
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One of the few things in life that's certain is death-and here's a realistic, practical, and even humorous book about preparing for it. From cremation ("Making an Ash of Yourself") to funeral plans ("Plan and Plot Your Own Demise") to choosing executors and dealing with family relationships, media figure Jo Myers covers it all. It's sure to appeal to boomers caring for aging parents and anyone else who needs help approaching this not-so-easy-to-talk-about...
10) Love & money: protecting yourself from angry exes, wacky relatives, con artists, and inner demons
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It is no secret that we are living in an increasingly litigious society. What may come as a surprise, though, is that we are far more likely to be involved in a costly legal dispute with a former loved one than we are with a stranger. In Love & Money, Ann-Margaret Carrozza will help you to easily understand and implement essential legal strategies to prevent you from doing legal battle with someone you once shared Thanksgiving dinner (or a pillow)...
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"Have you ever considered the advantages of creating a living trust? In order to help readers protect themselves from both probate and long-term care, Farr delves into the many details one should know when setting up a living trust. He also outlines his Living Trust Plus Asset Protection Trust, which is the only type of self-settled asset protection trust that allows a settler to avoid probate and retain an interest in the trust while also protecting...
12) Your living trust & estate plan: how to maximize your family's assets and protect your loved ones
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This revised fifth edition from estate-planning expert Harvey J. Platt details the most up-to-date strategies for using a living trust to create a flexible estate plan. Platt explains the latest tax laws, including the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the broadening of statutes for amending trusts, and the rule against perpetuities (RAP). Platt also addresses updates on many existing topics, including lifetime exemptions; the estate, gift, and...
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"A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you're prepared for the unexpected. The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you're going to die some day? Exactly. Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won't have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life planning, make it possible in this essential and easy-to-follow...
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"Most people don't realize that most of their property WON'T pass through their wills. This book helps estate planners make sure assets go to the right people. Almost anyone can benefit from this book: anybody with a bank account, retirements account or real estate can use the probate avoidance methods in this book. No other inexpensive, plain-English book helps readers better understand and pick the probate-avoidance methods that suit them best."--Publisher.
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xxi, 250 pages : forms ; 26 cm.
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This book guides the reader through the process of gathering in one place your finances, legal documents, online accounts, wishes about medical care, and more. With this one-of-a-kind guide, you'll stay in control of your life and feel satisfied in knowing that if anything happens to you, you and your family will be well prepared. --Publisher's description.
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476 pages : forms ; 23 cm + 1 computer disc (4 3/4 in.)
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Quicken WillMaker Plus 2019 is the easiest way to create your estate plan, whether you're just getting started or you want to update your previous arrangements. This powerful software guides you through the process from beginning to end, giving you the practical and legal information you need to make the best decisions for you and your family.
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"This book discusses estate planning for family cottages and cabins. It includes advice on how to avoid disagreements among siblings over jointly-owned property, prevent a family member from forcing a sale of the cottage or cabin, keep the vacation home out of the hands of in-laws and creditors, and make a smooth transition from one generation's ownership to the next. This edition reflects current tax laws, including state property tax laws which...
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Sensitively counsels readers on how to downsize a family home filled with a lifetime of memories, sharing practical recommendations for strategies based on the expertise of antiques appraisers, garage-sale gurus, professional organizers and psychologists.
"It's a rite of passage almost no one will escape: the difficult, emotional journey of downsizing your or your aging parents' home. Here, nationally syndicated home columnist Marni Jameson sensitively...
19) Plan your estate
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This book provides the information and encouragement you need to create an estate plan that's right for you. It shows you how to protect your property, provide for children, avoid probate and plan for incapacity. 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.
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