Personal Affairs Guide Wills And Powers Of Attorney

This book will guide you, step-by-step, as you to get your financial and legal affairs in order after the death of your Spouse. Some of the topics included are: do you need to probate; how to organize and manage your finances; how to apply for social security, insurance and retirement benefits; when you need an accountant; what if your Spouse owned a business; how to pick an attorney; how to get your own affairs in order; beneficiary designations; power of attorney; medical power of attorney; guardians; wills; trusts; how you can avoid probate. There are no do-it-yourself legal forms, but there are 10 forms and checklists you can download (included in the price of the book) which streamline the process and save you time and energy. A Personal Note from the Author“Although I've been an estate planning and probate attorney for 30 years, I'm really in the peace of mind business. Once your affairs are in order, you will have made things as easy as possible for yourself and you will achieve peace of mind.”

In this book, experienced Wills and Estates lawyers, Barry Fish and Les Kotzer, provide insight and strategies to help you plan to avoid inheritance disputes using a plain language, tell it like it is approach. The Family Fight: provides strategies and suggestions to avoid inheritance disputes and help keep your family united; explains complex legal terms in plain language; can help open a line of communication between parents and adult children; helps organize your affairs so that you don't leave a mess for your family; and presents real life family fight stories. It shows you: how one or two words in a will can tear apart a close family; how to deal with your personal items; what it really means to own something in joint ownership; and what you should not assume when planning your affairs.

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