Estate Planning Basics

Estate planning, in plain English

Get the need-to-know basics about wills, trusts, avoiding probate, and planning for incapacity with Estate Planning Basics. This book lays out your options in plain English, guiding you to the right estate plan for you and your family.

Learn how to:

• make a will or living trust


• name a guardian for your children


• avoid probate


• choose an executor


• use durable powers of attorney, and


• prepare a health care directive.

The 13th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest information about estate planning.

Author: Denis Clifford
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 02/24/2026
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781413333251
13th Edition