Your Guide to Living Trusts & Other Estates: How Trusts Can Help You Avoid Probate

Trusts can help you avoid the cost and delays of probate and prevent much of your property from being gobbled up by fees and taxes after you die. Trusts can also protect your family's inheritance from unforeseen disasters like lawsuits, divorces or fiscally irresponsible heirs. This book describes what trusts are, the different kinds that are available, why people use them and when you should consult a professional for advice or drafting. Even if you decide to hire a lawyer or other professional advisory, it may be possible to save money by doing some of the preliminary work yourself using this guide. Your Guide to Living Trusts & Other Estates is 214 pages long.