The ABA Practical Guide to Estate Planning

To educate you on all aspects of estate planning, this new guide discusses why it is important for your clients to have an estate plan and delves in the details of the estate planning process, including an investigation and examination of the remnants of the nation's transfer tax laws. Questions asked by clients may include:

• Why do I need an estate plan?
• What kind of durable power of attorney is necessary?
• Should I pass my assets outright or in trust for the benefit of my spouse, children, and grandchildren?
• How can I minimize my transfer tax exposure and engage in asset protection planning?
• Besides an estate plan, what other documents should we have?

The ABA Practical Guide to Estate Planning will help you guide your clients to executive and effective estate plan to fit their needs. For both the novice and experience estate planning practitioner, this practical guide offers sound advice from leading estate planners around the country who share their knowledge and expertise so that you don't miss a step in the process!