Introduction to estate planning in a nutshell / Robert J. Lynn (late Professor of Law, Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law), Grayson M.P. McCouch (Gerald Sohn Professor of Law, University of Florida).
The estate and estate planning -- The transfer of property at death by will or intestacy -- Survivorship interests -- Community property -- "Simple" wills -- Insurance -- Social security, private pension plans, and other arrangements based on status -- Trusts : an introduction -- Future interests : an introduction -- Charitable trusts -- The rule against perpetuities and related doctrines -- Some aspects of fiduciary administration -- Federal estate and gift taxation.
Summary:
"This Nutshell presents an introduction to basic concepts and techniques of estate planning. Subjects covered include transfers of property at death by will or intestacy; inter vivos gifts; survivor interests; revocable and irrevocable trusts; community property; life insurance; retirement, disability and death benefits; charitable trusts; future interests; fiduciary administration; and federal estate and gift taxes."-- Provided by publisher.
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