A trusted resource in paralegal education for more than three decades, "Wills, Trusts, And Estates Administration, International Edition" introduces the basics of estate planning and bequeathing property through wills and trusts, along with the laws and procedures involved, including the Uniform Probate Code. In addition to substantive probate law, the text covers procedural law, tax implications, ethical considerations, and the roles paralegals and other professionals play in the process. The text's approach helps students hone their critical thinking skills; the writing is clear and free of confusing legalese. Packed with student-friendly case summaries, state-specific examples, and detailed documents and exhibits, the 7th Edition of "Wills, Trusts, And Estates Administration" is an ideal text for non-lawyers preparing for careers in this important area of law.
1. The Estate Plan, and the Purpose and Need for a Will.
2. The Concept of Property Related to Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration.
3. The Participants and the Proper Court.
4. The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate.
5. Wills: Validity Requirements, Modification, Revocation, and Contests.
6. Preparation to Draft a Will: Checklists and the Conference with the Client.
7. Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will.
8. Introduction to Trusts.
9. Classification of Trusts, the Living Trust, and Other Special Trusts.
10. Estate Planning.
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