Uniform probate code and uniform trust code in a nutshell / Lawrence H. Averill, Jr. (Charles C. Baum Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Arkansas at Little Rock), Mary F. Radford (Professor of Law Emerita, Georgia State University)
General introduction and history -- General provisions, definitions and probate jurisdiction of the court -- Intestate succession and related concepts -- Elective share of surviving spouse, the augmented estate, and election procedure -- Family omissions and protections -- Will and donative transfers -- Rules of construction applicable to wills only -- Rules of construction applicable to wills and to other governing instruments -- General miscellaneous provisions and topics -- Administration and administration avoidance procedures -- Appointment and testacy proceedings -- The personal representative -- Creditors' claims -- Distribution and closing provisions -- Guardianship, protective proceedings, and powers of attorney -- Nonprobate transfers -- General provisions relating to trusts -- Creation and modification of trusts -- Trust administration.
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