Nolo's Guide to Estate Planning

Protect your family with solid estate planning

Estate planning sounds difficult--but most people just need a few basic documents. Let Nolo''s Guide to Estate Planning show you how to protect your loved ones from legal hassles and financial uncertainty after your death. Learn about:

• wills and living trusts


• avoiding probate


• leaving property to children and naming guardians


• estate, gift, and inheritance taxes


• health care proxies and directives


• financial powers of attorney, and


• strategies for business owners.

The 2nd edition is completely updated for changes in the law, including estate-related provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

Applies in all U.S. states except Louisiana.