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Basic Wills, Trusts, and Estates for Paralegals (w/ Connected eBook)

  • Edition : 9th ed., 2023
  • Author(s) : Helewitz
    • ISBN: 9781543847642
    • SKU: 98009
    • Condition: New
    • Format: Paperback/Access Code

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    List Price: $218.95

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    • SKU: 98009E
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This succinct, simple, and straightforward introduction to all the basics of wills, trusts, and estates law was specifically designed for paralegal students. Continuing examples describing four different families provide an accessible structure and helpful point of reference for students learning the intricacies of estate planning. Highlights include:

  • A straightforward introduction that provides a student-friendly orientation to the subject
  • Clear and concise coverage of key topics
  • A review of the sources of property law, trusts, and taxes
  • A helpful guide to drafting documents related to wills and trusts
  • Step-by-step instruction for completing the entire federal estate tax return
  • State-by-state analysis of trust and estate law
  • Four families/clients threaded through the text exemplify the intricacies of estate planning
  • Chapter overviews, key terms, review questions, sample clauses, edited cases, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercises
  • Sample forms in the appendix

New to the Ninth Edition:

  • General and state-specific sections concerning admissibility and restrictions for electronic wills
  • Updated codes and case law for the comparison of estate law in the different jurisdictions
  • Updated tax thresholds and rules
  • Updated federal and state documents and forms