Includes bibliographical references (page 645) and index.
Contents:
Introduction and overview -- Descent and distribution -- Treatment of certain categories of potential heirs -- Other intestate succession issues -- Requirements for a valid will -- Changing circumstances after will execution : property -- Changing circumstances after will execution : persons -- Revocation of wills -- Interpretation and construction -- Will contests -- Other will issues -- Estate administration -- Reasons people use nonprobate transfers -- Inter vivos transfers -- Co-ownership of property -- Multiple-party accounts -- Contracts -- Introduction to trusts -- Trust creation -- Trust administration -- Trust enforcement -- Resulting trusts -- Constructive trusts -- Wealth transfer taxation -- Disability and death planning -- Malpractice and professional responsibility.
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