Wills, Trusts, and Estates for Paralegals

1st Edition

By George Kent

Publication Date: Mar 8, 2007

ISBN:0073403067 / 9780073403069

Language: English

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Imprint: McGraw-Hill/Irwin Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Dimensions: 11.2 X 8.8 Inches (US)

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This textbook provides students with the opportunity to learn about the law of wills, trusts and estates and develop the skill sets they need to succeed in the legal field. Wills, Trusts and Estates for Paralegals also presents the student with hands-on assignments to help develop their legal reasoning skills and demonstrate their knowledge of the material without overwhelming the student in the process.

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Wills, Trusts, and Estates for Paralegals

Part 1: An Overview

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Law of Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Chapter 2: Ownership of Property

Chapter 3: Testate vs. Intestate

Chapter 4: Intestate Succession

Part 2: Planning

Chapter 5: Tools Available to Help a Client Plan for the Future

Chapter 6: The Importance of Having a Will

Chapter 7: Drafting and Executing Wills

Chapter 8: Trusts

Chapter 9: Final Decisions

Part 3: Probate and Administration

Chapter 10: Probate

Chapter 11: Tax Matters Associated with Probating an Estate

Appendix: Guide to Locating Legal Information on the Web

Glossary

Index