Covers the basics of estate planning, including wills, trusts, and health care directives. It prepares readers to start planning their estate, with or without an attorney. The 10th edition is updated with the latest laws and tax information.

"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. Suggests...

"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...