This casebook introduces students to the principles of estate planning and challenges them to analyze simulated client scenarios. Featuring a case-study and problems approach in which the principles of estate planning are first introduced and then demonstrated through student analysis of short exercises and simulated client situations. A forms supplement on a CD is an additional tool for giving students practice with drafting exercises.

Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and disposal of a person's estate during their life and after death. It involves creating legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimize taxes, and provide for your loved ones. It's important to regularly review and update your estate plan to reflect changes in your life circumstances and the law. Understanding your estate involves a comprehensive assessment of all your assets and liabilities, encompassing various aspects of your financial life. Your estate includes tangible assets such as real estate, vehicles, jewelry, and personal belongings, as well as intangible assets like bank accounts, investments, retirement savings, and intellectual property. Additionally, your estate encompasses any debts or liabilities you may have, including mortgages, loans, credit card balances, and outstanding bills. It's crucial to have a clear understanding of both your assets and liabilities to effectively plan for the distribution and management of your estate.

This book provides the information and encouragement you need to create security for your property, your children, and your health. In plain English, it covers every standard estate planning topic in detail. 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.

A mine of information and expertise packed with valuable practice tips; this is the most current and comprehensive single-volume estate planning resource available. Providing theoretical grounding and a practice-oriented approach, Price shows how to handle the full range of estate planning problems and techniques.

In his book, author Vimal Rajput will take you through a step-by-step approach on how to envision your financial goals, plan for them, and achieve them. Inspired by the five W’s of life, this book, 5 W’s of Financial Planning, helps you understand and formulate your complete financial plan by asking five essential questions: What is financial planning? Why is financial planning important? When should you do financial planning? What should you do in financial planning? Who should do your financial planning? You might have just started earning or you might be comfortably placed within your job; it does not matter which stage of life you are currently in; this book will give a process-oriented approach to enable you to perform financial planning all by yourself, and take control of your future, financially.

Gain a practical, working knowledge of estate planning to give your clients the best financial security. Master resourceful estate planning including acquisition, preservation, and distribution to accomplish your client's tax and non-tax objectives.

Richard Cayne of Meyer International is a respected financial expert who has helped high-net worth individuals around the world develop and protect their portfolios. He has shared many financial strategies, offering tips and explanations for readers online. This book is a compilation of the articles that focus on estate planning and on financial planning for families. In this edition, readers can learn about estate planning options as well as gain knowledge about family finances. We hope that you will find this book a useful and informative tool that will assist you in your personal estate planning and family portfolio strategies.