The Artful Dodger's Guide to Planning Your Estate The Only Book on Estate Planning [Paperback]

Thomas Hart Hawley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001

Pithy and witty, this is the fourth edition of this valuable book: * Not a do-it-yourself: Danger! Do not attempt estate planning without a competent attorney. * Not a comprehensive tax tome: It helps readers become active, informed partners with their attorneys Annually, ver 50,000 Americans who die leave behind estates large enough to be taxed. These taxpayers will learn to understand their situation and mitigate the draining effects of death taxes. Planning techniques are illustrated by the Dodger Family -- tax avoiders all. Their clever attorney helps plan their estates and keep Art from doing anything too stupid. The villan is Uncle Sam, who is after Art's hard-earned booty. In the course of the story, the Dodgers learn about gift and estate tax avoidance, probate avoidance, retirement planning, charitable giving and much more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Heartiest congratulations! Terrific job of explaining sophisticated concepts in user-friendly language." -- Henry Whiggen, Estate Planning Advisor, October 15, 2000

"Important concepts made user friendly. A wonderful book." -- Shary Farr, Life Planner, Hospice of the Central Coast, January 15, 2001

About the Author

The author is an A-rated, bar-certified expert in estate planning with 30 years experience. He has taught law school and published many articles and has spoken frequently on estate planning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Linthicum Press; 4th edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964944685
• ISBN-13: 978-0964944688
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,307,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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