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The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, and Trusts

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Book is very comprehensive but it is a long and somewhat boring read. Of course, when you are talking about death and taxes how do you make it interesting? Thank goodness for the use of real live examples to liven up the text. Was hoping for identification of strategies for married couples with different ranges of net worth ($600K to $1.2M range, $1.2M to $5M range, and over $5M). Did not find these strategies easily by reading the book. Book is written in terms the laymen can understand. Since many of us will be executors of estates someday it is useful information. Book does help explain many of the aspects to consider when planning your estate. Good reference on basics of estate planning.

A great introductory book for the layman; it takes complicated subject matter and explains it in terms that the average person can understand. As a trust professional, I have recommended it to many of my customers

Alexander Bove has written a wonderful, comprehensive resource filled with case studies. He applies his common sense and practical advice (and witty sense of humour) to make the complex subjects of estate tax and probate comprehensible. His many years as a top estate planning attorney shine through. Reading this prior to making an appointment with your estate planning attorney will make that meeting more productive because prior to the meeting you will understand more about your choices.